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13-06-2025
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Flyers' Matvei Michkov Joined By 2 Rivals on NHL All-Rookie Team
One voter didn't quite like Matvei Michkov as much as everyone else. (Photo: Kyle Ross, Imagn Images) Star Philadelphia Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov was a near-unanimous admission to the 2025 NHL All-Rookie Team Thursday, and he was joined on the squad by two of his biggest rivals. Michkov, 20, was one of five players named to the NHL All-Rookie Team. Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson, Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf, and San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini were each unanimous selections after collecting 187 points in the voting process. Advertisement Michkov, with his 186 points, was exactly one point off a unanimous selection. Seems silly, doesn't it? In addition to Hutson, who is typically the subject of online debate amongst Flyers and Canadiens fans, Michkov was joined by another Flyers villain in Cutter Gauthier, who notoriously spurned the team for months leading up to his shocking trade to the Anaheim Ducks. Gauthier, 21, collected the third-most points in the voting process behind Michkov and Celebrini, pulling in 79 points. Trailing him were names like Will Smith (60), Zack Bolduc (20), and Logan Stankoven (16). How Did Matvei Michkov Fare in Calder Trophy Voting? How Did Matvei Michkov Fare in Calder Trophy Voting? Although it was already known Advertisement Philadelphia Flyers star Matvei Michkov wouldn't be a finalist for the 2025 Calder Trophy, the voting process painted a much different picture. Michkov wasn't the only Flyers rookie to represent the organization, either. Rookie defenseman Emil Andrae earned some looks from voters, finishing with seven points in the voting process. Andrae finished fifth amongst defensemen in voting, trailing Albert Johansson, Drew Helleson, and All-Rookie team members Hutson and Denton Mateychuk. Andrae, 23, finished his first full-ish season in the NHL with a goal, six assists, and seven points in 42 games while averaging 17:21 of ice time. As for Michkov, the 20-year-old former No. 7 overall pick led all NHL rookies in goals with 26 and finished with 63 points in 80 games. Advertisement Notably, Michkov racked up three overtime-winners before his 20th birthday on Dec. 9, making him one of four teenagers in NHL history to have at least three. The others are Sidney Crosby, Ilya Kovalchuk, and Rick Nash. It's fair to say that this is a pretty good group to be a part of. Michkov is the first Flyers rookie to be named to the NHL All-Rookie team since Simon Gagne in 2000, with Mikael Renberg (1994) and Eric Lindros (1993) preceding him. For more Flyers news and up-to-date coverage, visit The Hockey News and like our Facebook page. Follow us on 𝕏: @ByJonBailey, @TheHockeyNews
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
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Flyers' Matvei Michkov Joined By 2 Rivals on NHL All-Rookie Team
One voter didn't quite like Matvei Michkov as much as everyone else. (Photo: Kyle Ross, Imagn Images) Star Philadelphia Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov was a near-unanimous admission to the 2025 NHL All-Rookie Team Thursday, and he was joined on the squad by two of his biggest rivals. Michkov, 20, was one of five players named to the NHL All-Rookie Team. Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson, Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf, and San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini were each unanimous selections after collecting 187 points in the voting process. Advertisement Michkov, with his 186 points, was exactly one point off a unanimous selection. Seems silly, doesn't it? In addition to Hutson, who is typically the subject of online debate amongst Flyers and Canadiens fans, Michkov was joined by another Flyers villain in Cutter Gauthier, who notoriously spurned the team for months leading up to his shocking trade to the Anaheim Ducks. Gauthier, 21, collected the third-most points in the voting process behind Michkov and Celebrini, pulling in 79 points. Trailing him were names like Will Smith (60), Zack Bolduc (20), and Logan Stankoven (16). How Did Matvei Michkov Fare in Calder Trophy Voting? How Did Matvei Michkov Fare in Calder Trophy Voting? Although it was already known Advertisement Philadelphia Flyers star Matvei Michkov wouldn't be a finalist for the 2025 Calder Trophy, the voting process painted a much different picture. Michkov wasn't the only Flyers rookie to represent the organization, either. Rookie defenseman Emil Andrae earned some looks from voters, finishing with seven points in the voting process. Andrae finished fifth amongst defensemen in voting, trailing Albert Johansson, Drew Helleson, and All-Rookie team members Hutson and Denton Mateychuk. Andrae, 23, finished his first full-ish season in the NHL with a goal, six assists, and seven points in 42 games while averaging 17:21 of ice time. As for Michkov, the 20-year-old former No. 7 overall pick led all NHL rookies in goals with 26 and finished with 63 points in 80 games. Advertisement Notably, Michkov racked up three overtime-winners before his 20th birthday on Dec. 9, making him one of four teenagers in NHL history to have at least three. The others are Sidney Crosby, Ilya Kovalchuk, and Rick Nash. It's fair to say that this is a pretty good group to be a part of. Michkov is the first Flyers rookie to be named to the NHL All-Rookie team since Simon Gagne in 2000, with Mikael Renberg (1994) and Eric Lindros (1993) preceding him. For more Flyers news and up-to-date coverage, visit The Hockey News and like our Facebook page. Follow us on 𝕏: @ByJonBailey, @TheHockeyNews
Yahoo
04-06-2025
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Luck not with Flyers in NHL draft lottery; Michkov passed over for ROY
The NHL draft lottery had a new look and a vastly different result, but the new format didn't help the Philadelphia Flyers. The 23rd-place New York Islanders earned the right to pick first overall in the June 27-28 draft by winning the first live draft lottery in league history on Monday. The 19th-place Utah Hockey Club won the other drawing and moved up the maximum allowed 10 spots to fourth place. Advertisement The Islanders had 3.5% odds of winning the No. 1 overall pick. They will select first for the first time since drafting John Tavares in 2009. The Flyers, who had a 9.5% chance of getting the top pick and 9.5% of landing No. 2, ended up with the No. 6 pick as result of being leapfrogged by the odds-defying Islanders and Utah. The Flyers came in slotted at No. 4 and had a 15.4% chance of staying there. Their best odds (44.6%) were to end up picking fifth. The sixth slot was the worst possible scenario for the team. The top-ranked North American prospect is Matthew Schaefer, though NHL Central Scouting said it's close. The Erie Otters defenseman missed the rest of the season after breaking his collarbone during the winter while playing for Team Canada at the world junior hockey championship. He had 22 points in 17 games. Previously, the draw was conducted off camera, and deputy commissioner Bill Daly would turn over cards with team logos on them until the winner was revealed. But everyone got to watch the draw of the lottery balls live, and commissioner Gary Bettman was in the room, too. NHL draft order after the lottery No love for Matvei Michkov One of the few bright spots for the Flyers this season was right wing Matvei Michkov, who was second among rookies with 63 points and led all freshmen with 26 goals. However, those numbers weren't enough to earn the 2023 seventh-overall pick a Calder Trophy finalist spot, awarded to rookie of the year. Advertisement The rookie announcement was anticipated because there were four strong candidates. Michkov didn't get enough votes from the Professional Hockey Writers Association to finish among the top three. The Calder finalists are San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson and Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf Voting took place at the end of the regular season. No date has been announced yet for when the winners will be revealed. When is the NHL draft? The 2025 NHL Draft will be held June 27-28. The first round will be on June 27 and rounds 2-7 will be held the next day. The times haven't been announced yet. It will be held in Los Angeles at L.A. Live's Peacock Theater. Top prospects will be there, but not team representatives, who will take part virtually. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Luck not with Flyers in NHL draft lottery; Michkov passed over for ROY
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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'I'd Do Everything the Same': Matvei Michkov Talks Lane Hutson, Rookie Season & Goals for Next Season
(Header/feature image courtesy of The Hockey News' Megan DeRuchie) Matvei Michkov didn't need a Calder Trophy nomination to prove he belongs in the NHL. While the hockey world buzzed about top rookies this season, the 20-year-old Philadelphia Flyers forward compiled an impressive first campaign—electrifying crowds with his creativity, igniting plays with his vision, and, most importantly to him, making strides that go well beyond stat sheets. In typical Michkov fashion, he met the news of not being named a Calder finalist with the same cool composure he tried to bring to every shift on the ice. 'I'm not sure,' Michkov said when asked how he felt about the omission in a new interview with RG. 'I guess I should've played better so there'd be no doubt who the best rookie was. But it is what it is. It won't change how I approach things.' This was a season of firsts for Michkov—his first in North America, his first time adjusting to a completely different language and culture, and his first test against the grind of an 82-game NHL schedule. Still, he delivered. While others drew more headlines, Michkov steadily proved why he's considered one of the most gifted young players in the world. He flashed high-end offensive instincts, blended skill with a dogged work ethic, and grew into his role with the Flyers as the season progressed. 'Of course, I feel I could've scored more points and played better in some moments—there were plenty of chances that I didn't finish,' he said. 'I didn't have any specific numbers in mind before the season started, because I didn't know what to expect. New country, new people. My main goal was to show what I can do and enjoy every game. Sometimes it worked out, sometimes it didn't. But now my focus is to train well in the offseason, get stronger, and help the team make the playoffs. That's our main goal.' It's that consistent team-first attitude that has quickly earned Michkov respect in the Flyers' locker room. His skill is undeniable, but it's his mindset that may truly set him apart. Even after a strong rookie season—one that might've made him a Calder finalist or even winner in a different year—Michkov has no interest in personal accolades. He's already looking ahead to what matters most to him: team success. 'Yes—make the playoffs first,' Michkov said when asked about his goals for Year 2. 'Then try to win the Stanley Cup. Personally, I'm not setting any specific numbers. The only goal I have is a team goal, and I'll do everything I can to reach it.' 'He's probably the one player I've played with where he wants to be the best player in the NHL. He believes he can be.' —Travis Konecny on Matvei Michkov. Said his competitiveness was up there with Claude Giroux. #LetsGoFlyers — Siobhan Nolan (@SGNolan) April 18, 2025 That doesn't mean Michkov wasn't paying attention to his peers. The NHL's rookie class this year was stacked with talent, from physical defensemen to crafty playmakers. Michkov singled out Montreal Canadiens blueliner and Calder favorite Lane Hutson as someone who caught his eye. 'I didn't follow [the other rookies] closely, but the media talked about it a lot, so it was impossible to ignore," he admitted. "Lane Hutson had a really strong season. He scored a lot and was great on the powerplay. I really like his game. I actually saw him back in 2020 at the Winter Youth Olympics. I told [Washington Capitals prospect] Ivan Miroshnichenko at the time, 'Watch that guy—he's going to make it.' And now he's playing the same way in the NHL. I'm happy for him.' But Michkov is more focused on how he can take the next step. With his rookie season behind him, the Russian forward is focused less on what he can change and more on how he can refine his approach. It's not about altering his game—it's about maturing his mindset. 'Honestly, I'd do everything the same,' he said. 'Hockey is hockey. The only difference is that now I've learned to stay calmer. When you're calm, things start to go your way—your game, your life. When I was younger, I couldn't always control my emotions. I wasted too much energy. That's the only thing I'd change. Even though it's hard to stay calm all the time, that's what I'm working on.' That level of introspection is relatively rare in a player so young. But then again, Michkov has always carried himself a bit differently than most 20-year-old players. He doesn't need individual trophies to validate his place in the league. He's shown what he can do—and more importantly, he knows what he still wants to become.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Flyers' Matvei Michkov caught in Dubai car crash scandal, faces $100K extortion attempt
Philadelphia Flyers' Matvei Michkov, right, celebrates his goal with Jakob Pelletier during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Just when we thought the NHL offseason would be quiet, boom, Matvei Michkov ends up in a car accident in Dubai. The 19-year-old Flyers phenom was reportedly involved in a crash while on vacation, and the internet wasted no time panicking. But before fans start spiraling, here's the real story: Michkov's fine, he wasn't behind the wheel, and the whole situation might be messier for the rental company than for him. Matvei Michkov was in a car accident in Dubai, but he wasn't behind the wheel It all started when Russian journalist Alexey Shevchenko reported that Michkov had been involved in a car crash in Dubai. A photo of the totaled car began circulating online, registered under Michkov's name, no less. But before the rumor mill could run wild, multiple sources quickly confirmed he wasn't driving. According to NBC Sports Philadelphia's Jordan Hall, Michkov was simply riding shotgun. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 'Swing is King': Mr. Hemant's Strategy Finally Explained in Free Session TradeWise Learn More Undo Michkov's legal team wasted no time clearing things up. His attorney, Shuk al-Kathiri, confirmed that Matvei didn't drink, wasn't tested for alcohol, and, most importantly, wasn't responsible for the crash. The driver was reportedly a friend, and fully sober during the incident. 'There are no legal questions for Michkov,' the lawyer clarified, adding that under UAE law, Michkov is totally in the clear. Things got shady when the rental company allegedly tried to extort Matvei Michkov Now here's where the story turns into a Netflix drama. Al-Kathiri accused the rental company of illegally holding the passports of Michkov and his friend and allegedly trying to extort $100,000 to keep the story out of the media. The lawyer didn't hold back, calling out the company for manipulating the situation and trying to shake down the Russian NHL star. Thankfully, reports from trusted outlets eased everyone's nerves, he's unharmed, in no legal trouble, and just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Neither Michkov nor the Flyers have made any public statements yet, but that hasn't stopped fans from rallying around him looked like a scary headline turned out to be a strange and slightly shady situation that he got pulled into while on vacation. Also read - NHL fines Max Domi $5,000 but backlash erupts as fans call player safety biased against certain teams Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
