RW Matvei Michkov - HC Sochi, KHL (2023, 7th, PHI) Part 4

[The Colonel]

He says it jokingly clearly

No he is serious

 

[Kshahdoo]

No he is serious

They talked to SKA management and Michkov's agent, because talking to Michkov directly could complicate the situation with getting him to NA.

 

[FlyguyOX]

They talked to SKA management and Michkov's agent, because talking to Michkov directly could complicate the situation with getting him to NA.

This. He's being careful to make sure it doesn't appear as if we're tampering as to not get in trouble with IIHF

 

[Zine]

This. He's being careful to make sure it doesn't appear as if we're tampering as to not get in trouble with IIHF

The IIHF only cares if he signs in Philadelphia with an existing KHL contract.

Briere is publicly playing it safe and distancing the Flyers from the situation because:
1. talking directly to Michkov about contract termination would undoubtedly piss off SKA.
2. Bettman prohibits teams from direct negotiation with KHL teams regarding contract buy-outs, etc.

That said, all of the above is likely being done via 3rd party intermediaries.

 

[FlyguyOX]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1792180818539913643

It’s happening, isn’t it

 

[Kshahdoo]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1792180818539913643

It’s happening, isn’t it

I hope it means what I hope it means.

 

[FlyguyOX]

I hope it means what I hope it means.

Not sure what legal details would need to be resolved if he were staying in the KHL

 

[Kshahdoo]

Not sure what legal details would need to be resolved if he were staying in the KHL

Yeah, I think the same.

 

[Guadana]

ahahaha

 

[deejb]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1792180818539913643

It’s happening, isn’t it

SKA is proud to announce signing of Matvei Michkov until 2030.

Just kidding.

 

[Kshahdoo]

SKA is proud to announce signing of Matvei Michkov until 2030.

Just kidding.

As we say in Russia, it can't be because it can't ever be.

 

[Danko]

 

[FlyguyOX]

Bahahah egg on so many faces right now

 

[SI90]

If true, that’s great news for Philly

 

[majormajor]

If true, the Flyers PP is likely to get a lot better. I don't know if he'll be ready for 5v5.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

SKA doing this could set a new precedence for Russian players. We may be entering an era where Russian prospects have more control.

 

[Misery74]

So, just so I understand, MM eligible to play in NHL in 2024?

 

[Riggins]

Torts with Michkov will be a fun watch

 

[Redpath]

Well if this is true, so much for the "Bobrov was feeding the Habs intel on Michkov" excuse.

I guess the intel on "We might terminate his contract" must have slipped his mind.

 

[Kshahdoo]

So, just so I understand, MM eligible to play in NHL in 2024?

If he terminates his contract with SKA, he'll be 136% eligible to play in the NHL in 2024.

 

[majormajor]

Well if this is true, so much for the "Bobrov was feeding the Habs intel on Michkov" excuse.

Michkov's 3 year KHL contract was always oversold as the reason he dropped in the draft. It was really about several other things.

 

[thefutures]

Michkov already?!?! Can't wait

 

[Fatass]

Torts with Michkov will be a fun watch

Torts has a history of playing his top guys a lot of minutes. Michkov will be 20+ minutes per game.

 

[JRichard]

Michkov's 3 year KHL contract was always oversold as the reason he dropped in the draft. It was really about several other things.

Several?

 

[majormajor]

Several?

Size
Russian
Doesn't want to play for you
Mercurial
etc....