Matvei Michkov Reportedly Coming to the NHL & Mock Trades
Also, why the Flyers should prioritize drafting Konsta Helenius.
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Sources Reporting That Matvei Michkov Will Join Flyers in 2024-25
June 23, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
The drama around whether or not Russian prospect Matvei Michkov will ever be a member of the Philadelphia Flyers has taken a massive turn. It’s not official yet, but Pierre LeBrun of TSN stated that Michkov’s Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) club is planning to release him. If true, the wait is finally over—it came two years early.
4 Flyers Mock Trades That Can Fetch a First-Round Pick
June 23, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
There is now under a week left until draft day on June 28, meaning that the Philadelphia Flyers only have so much time to maximize their trading window. Fancying himself as a rebuilder, general manager (GM) Danny Briere will probably want more chances at selecting high-end players in the 2024 NHL Draft aside from his 12th overall pick. Let’s mock some trades.
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Flyers Should Prioritize Drafting Konsta Helenius
June 21, 2024 by Justin Giampietro
After a press conference where Philadelphia Flyers general manager (GM) Danny Briere didn’t really give up too much information, there was one thing he made abundantly clear—nothing is off the table for him leading up to the 2024 NHL Draft. Some other things he also mentioned? Drafting a center, and taking the best player on the draft board.