Matvei Michkov: 9 points in first 8 NHL games

[BHD]

Michkov IS canon

 

[therocket9]

Yes Michkov has been a great PP specialist.

 

[Baksfamous112]

Good enough that Montreal will be regretting not picking him for around 2 decades.

It’s ok we drafted the bigger & better version instead

 

[Andy]

Homerish, but if Philly didn't have a horrendously bad string of wide-open net misses, then Michkov is in the top-10 in points this year, so far.

That's even being very generous, because there are at least 7 notable freebies that were whiffed on where it's not even a question that an average NHL player would hit most of those.

If every player cashed in on most of their chances, they’d have more points.

That is just the nature of sports. Not all the chances you recreate results in points and goals

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Our entire fanbase wanted the guy and because all the idiot homers on internet who dont watch a single out of town game of hockey started talking smack we all get called idiots now , we aren't the ones making the picks either ! Cut us some slack here

 

[Quinning]

As a Pens fan, I am not having a good time right now lol

Welcome to everyone else with your team for the last forty years.

 

[MrGuyPerson]

Our entire fanbase wanted the guy and because all the idiot homers on internet who dont watch a single out of town game of hockey started talking smack we all get called idiots now , we aren't the ones making the picks either ! Cut us some slack here

I think Montreal takes the most flack because their franchise's media bangs the 2nd loudest drum in the league. First is sportsnet. Or to use their true name Leafsnet. While both markets have a massive influence on hockey media narratives, they also both have massive vocal fan bases with many voices. While I think most know the opinion of some is not the opinion of all, people react towards the entire general Habs pie even if they should only be targeting a slice of said habs pie.

The Habs should have taken Michkov, but in my opinion the Franchise that should be getting more questions on their decision to pass is actually the Sharks. Unlike the Flyers who decided to hang out in playoff range last season, the sharks were destined to be buns. I am not saying I don't think Will Smith will be good, but If anyone could have benefited most from taking Michkov and even waiting the full 3 years, it would have been the sharks. Just imagine an offense of Eklund, Michkov, Celebrini, Martone, and McKenna. That sounds like a potential offensive Dynasty does it not? The sharks should be getting more heat from fans and media for thier decision, but it seems like everyone only ever hears about the Habs decision. This is likely due to the elements mentioned in the first paragraph, but still

 

[Whitesnake]

Geez...did the Habs had the first 6 picks? lollll. If Michkov continue that way, he should have been No1. How in the world is that solely a Habs issue when the only player taken that can't play right now is the player the Habs picked?

Mind you, I had Michkov at 2. At draft day. Not hindsight. We should have picked him. Still way too soon to tell which teams will regret it.

 

[NJ DevLolz]

He’s shooting 25% and relying on the PP for production but he’s gonna be good

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Michkov probably has a few more points if players on the Flyers could finish

 

[Whitesnake]

Good enough that Montreal will be regretting not picking him for around 2 decades.

lol. So instead of just admiring what he,s doing, let's put Montreal in this as if they had the first 6 picks of the draft......You guys have MDS....Montreal Derangement Syndrom. Which is funny 'cause we haven,t been relevant in quite a while....no idea how the team is living rent free....lolll

 

[HeadLiceHatty]

Yes Michkov has been a great PP specialist.

Lmfao, cope more.

He’s shooting 25% and relying on the PP for production but he’s gonna be good

Watch Flyers games and realize what he really is, cool take though. "RELYING" lmfao, I guess you didn't take in last game where the Flyers completely dominated the first half of the 1st and in the 3rd because of Michkov and the Flyers first line took over the game against a 5-0 team. 5v5. Neat teenage PP specialist. You know when Metro teams chime in the hype is real, thanks bro. 12 points off Hughes rookie year total at 8 games, SURELY they'll have similar career's if Hughes can manage to stay healthy somehow.

 

[Kegs]

Geez...did the Habs had the first 6 picks? lollll. If Michkov continue that way, he should have been No1. How in the world is that solely a Habs issue when the only player taken that can't play right now is the player the Habs picked?

Mind you, I had Michkov at 2. At draft day. Not hindsight. We should have picked him. Still way too soon to tell which teams will regret it.

He is not better than Bedard. He is the second best player in that draft I’d say. You should apply for a scouting job if you knew that.

 

[SlobKnox]

He is not better than Bedard. He is the second best player in that draft I’d say. You should apply for a scouting job if you knew that.

I’m taking him over Bedard, I always had him over Bedard but I’m not gonna argue with someone that thinks other wise this early in their careers

 

[HeadLiceHatty]

He is not better than Bedard. He is the second best player in that draft I’d say. You should apply for a scouting job if you knew that.

Is it clear for you, if so how? I think it's currently razer thin for me, would love to hear your analysis.

 

[Kegs]

Is it clear for you, if so how? I think it's currently razer thin for me, would love to hear your analysis.

For me it’s the skating that separates them. Both are going to be elite players. It’s pretty clear to me that Bedard is just a little bit better.

 

[HeadLiceHatty]

For me it’s the skating that separates them. Both are going to be elite players. It’s pretty clear to me that Bedard is just a little bit better.

Bedards skating makes it “clear” he’s better ? Kinda weird take, but everyone’s entitled to theirs. How do you evaluate IQ, board play, passing, stature and other aspects of hockey would be my main question. I definitely think Bedard skates better currently as well.

 

[Kegs]

Bedards skating makes it “clear” he’s better ? Kinda weird take, but everyone’s entitled to theirs. How do you evaluate IQ, board play, passing, stature and other aspects of hockey would be my main question. I definitely think Bedard skates better currently as well.

Well bedards release is better than Mathew’s. He has good vision and he skates almost as good as mcdavid.

Bedards play without the puck is under whelming so far but they are still kids. We will see. I think bedards going to be a 60 goal scorer.

I don’t think either one of them is dominant along the boards.


Michkov is better without the puck but bedards a far better skater. Maybe you’re right. But I still think bedards going to have a slightly better career.

We will see. Holler at me in 7 years :p

 

[Czechboy]

Really happy for him... I've always thought him and Bedard are heads above the rest of that very good draft class. I say he ends with around 50 points this season. Rookies in NHL have it tough... much longer season or injuries will derail him a bit.

Then, next year, he goes supernova and him and Bedard have a similar point total.. guessing around 120.

 

[authentic]

Homerish, but if Philly didn't have a horrendously bad string of wide-open net misses, then Michkov is in the top-10 in points this year, so far.

That's even being very generous, because there are at least 7 notable freebies that were whiffed on where it's not even a question that an average NHL player would hit most of those.

So basically he’s better than Bedard then?

Well bedards release is better than Mathew’s. He has good vision and he skates almost as good as mcdavid.

Bedards play without the puck is under whelming so far but they are still kids. We will see. I think bedards going to be a 60 goal scorer.

I don’t think either one of them is dominant along the boards.


Michkov is better without the puck but bedards a far better skater. Maybe you’re right. But I still think bedards going to have a slightly better career.

We will see. Holler at me in 7 years :p

He skates almost as good as McDavie and his release is better than Matthews? May I ask what you’re smoking?

 

[noncents]

flyers fans having a normal one in here

 

[SlobKnox]

Well bedards release is better than Mathew’s. He has good vision and he skates almost as good as mcdavid.

Bedards play without the puck is under whelming so far but they are still kids. We will see. I think bedards going to be a 60 goal scorer.

I don’t think either one of them is dominant along the boards.


Michkov is better without the puck but bedards a far better skater. Maybe you’re right. But I still think bedards going to have a slightly better career.

We will see. Holler at me in 7 years :p

Wait.. what lol

 

[ItWasJustified]

I thought him and his agent told everyone to go fly a kite he would not be moving to their city any time soon

You thought wrong then. Better be less selective with what information you take in and learn to have a better source evaluation in the future.

 

[Fantomas]

He’s shooting 25% and relying on the PP for production but he’s gonna be good

Damn, if only other players realized they could "rely on the PP for production" they'd be as good as Michkov.

 

[JPT]

Yes Michkov has been a great PP specialist.

Even better