It's been just over a month since Ivan Fedotov made the surprising move to North America, which was soon followed by Alexei Kolosov’s arrival. Getting those two over were huge wins for Danny Briere and the Flyers. Recent reports suggest this isn’t the last Russian (or Belarusian) to make their way to Philly. A report … Continue reading Is Matvei Michkov Coming to Philly This Summer?
Author: Noah Caplan
Fedotov is on Philly Soil!
The past 24 hours have been a whirlwind for Flyers fans. Almost two full years after initially signing with the Flyers in May 2022 then being detained by the Russian military making him complete his military service then signing with the KHL this past summer making it look like Fedotov would never be a Flyer, … Continue reading Fedotov is on Philly Soil!
Minsk to Philly!
It appears a top Flyers prospect will be making the jump from the KHL to North America. Unfortunately, it is not Matvey Michkov, but rather Alexei Kolosov. Kolosov is a 22-year-old goalie from Belarus who just completed his third season with Dinamo Minsk. He was picked by the Flyers in the third round, 78th overall, … Continue reading Minsk to Philly!
Matvey Michkov’s 2023-24 KHL Season
After being selected seventh overall by the Flyers in the 2023 NHL Draft, Matvey Michkov returned back to Russia to play in the KHL due to his contract with SKA St. Petersburg that runs through the end of the 2025-26 KHL season. The hype was high and Matvey did not disappoint. Besides the one game … Continue reading Matvey Michkov’s 2023-24 KHL Season
Rover: Hockey’s Lost Position
The most apparent thing about hockey is knowing that, besides the goalie, there are five skaters on the ice during even-strength play. Those are three forwards consisting of a center and two wingers, one on each side, and two defensemen, one on each side. But what you may or may not know is that there … Continue reading Rover: Hockey’s Lost Position
Could the Flyers Be Getting a New Head Coach?
Ever since the first rumors about John Tortorella coming to Philly, there have been whispers about Torts wanting a managerial role. Tortorella is under contract for two more years after this season, but could it be his last behind the bench? If it is, then who are some candidates to take over as bench boss … Continue reading Could the Flyers Be Getting a New Head Coach?
Matvei Michkov’s KHL Games- November, 2023
Starting this month I’m going to be more concise with my analyses because a lot of times just watching one player, you’re not getting much action and it’s pretty tiring and repetitive to mention how great Michkov’s hockey IQ is. November 2 vs Amur Khabarovsk Michkov nearly had a hat trick this game. He nearly … Continue reading Matvei Michkov’s KHL Games- November, 2023
Matvei Michkov’s KHL Games- October, 2023
After a very rough start to the season with SKA, Michkov would be loaned to Sochi halfway through the month and would get the top six playing time he earned and ended the month with 7 points in 7 games with Sochi. October 2 vs SKA St. Petersburg A game I’m sure Michkov was waiting … Continue reading Matvei Michkov’s KHL Games- October, 2023
Is It Time to Trade Morgan Frost?
It’s no secret that Morgan Frost is one of, if not, the most polarizing figures in the Philadelphia Flyers organization. Drafted seven years ago in 2017, 27th overall. Him being picked came pretty soon after Ron Hextall sent Brayden Schenn to the Blues for that pick, along with St Louis’ 1st round pick in 2018, … Continue reading Is It Time to Trade Morgan Frost?
Matvei Michkov’s KHL Games- September 2023
Obviously, Matvei Michkov is back in the KHL playing for SKA St. Petersburg. With many not having a way of watching SKA games or not having the time since a lot of the games are during the middle of the day, this is going to be your monthly recap on Michkov in Russia. Michkov was … Continue reading Matvei Michkov’s KHL Games- September 2023