Right now, speculation around Philadelphia Flyers prospect Matvei Michkov is running rampant. Despite being under contract in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) through the 2025-26 season, he could be a Flyer just one season after being drafted in 2023. There are a few Russian sources that are stating he could very well be on the Flyers in 2024-25, and his coach, Roman Rotenberg, isn’t denying these rumors .
It’s impossible to say how likely an early Michkov reunion with the Orange and Black could be, but it seems to be coming shortly. If that were to happen, there might be a few players in Philadelphia that would benefit immediately even with him being just 19. One of those is 25-year-old winger Owen Tippett , who showed flashes of potential in 2023-24 but didn’t exactly see an explosion offensively.
With Michkov, he could. Michkov & Tippett Duo Would Dominate the Rush For Michkov to be able to benefit individual Flyers, it’s important to recognize what he does well. In pretty much all facets of his offensive game, he currently is and projects to be a monster.
One of his best aspects is his rush scoring — this would benefit Philadelphia instantly. As a puck carrier on the rush, Michkov has brilliant passing and shooting ability — he’s a dual-threat option. His playmaking is actually something that has developed more recently in his game, and it’s something that the Flyers require to score goals.
Their offensive identity was almost solely their rush scoring. .