RW Matvei Michkov (2023, 7th, PHI) Part 4

[TheKrebsCycle]

I see that the insane overrating continues.

I mean at least he’s not being compared to all time greats like someone else ….(Jagr , Lafleur , Mcdavid etc )

 

[Kshahdoo]

I mean at least he’s not being compared to all time greats like someone else ….(Jagr , Lafleur , Mcdavid etc )

I think you can add Kucherov to all time greats already...

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

I think you can add Kucherov to all time greats already...

Potentially. I was referring to he who won’t be named

 

[seafoam]

He’s good.

 

[C0DITH]

I can't stop thinking he looks like a compact version of Peter Forsberg. Hopefully, minus the injuries.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

I can't stop thinking he looks like a compact version of Peter Forsberg. Hopefully, minus the injuries.

Forsberg was an incredibly powerful skater and a cycling machine . Michkov could get there but that would be a stark difference currently . Both super high iq though . So I kinda see it. Think Michkov additionally has more of a nose for the net . Peter was unselfish almost to a fault .

 

[JABEE]

Everything Michkov has done in the preseason games I have watched him play makes it easy to see how he will score points right away in the NHL. He had two chances to bury pucks tonight outside of the empty net that could have made his point totals even more impressive.

Felt like he was playing more of a center role than a winger distributing the puck and playmaking. Michkov with a real legitimate number 1 center will be wild when it happens. I think it's very clear that he is great at almost every aspect of the game and very adaptable. The puck is on a string for him in a way that is unlike 98% of the league. Couldn't be more excited.

I can't stop thinking he looks like a compact version of Peter Forsberg. Hopefully, minus the injuries.

I think that comparison looked right with how he shields the puck. How he stole the puck to send that saucer pass on the first goal despite having no leverage to do so.

 

[MNRube]

I can't stop thinking he looks like a compact version of Peter Forsberg. Hopefully, minus the injuries.

People here like to nitpick every time a player comparison is made, but this one is very solid.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

People here like to nitpick every time a player comparison is made, but this one is very solid.

That would be an incredible outcome. Peter was a beauty

 

[FlyguyOX]

For the shot hater

 

[Zine]

Ive noticed Michkov's game became more 'bullish' after Rotenberg played him at center during last year's preseason.
Michkov then said he started studying how Sidney Crosby played.

 

[Dr Jablonski PhD]

For the shot hater

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839306999592529997

This is what a hard shot looks like. Michkov's can be accurate but the power and release are pretty lacking

 

[thedjpd]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839306999592529997

This is what a hard shot looks like. Michkov's can be accurate but the power and release are pretty lacking

Not really sure how you’re able to evaluate any kind of shot velocity or power from that specific clip.

 

[deejb]

 

[River Meadow]

He can do it all, and high sky hockey IQ.

He's going to be an absolute menace in this league.

 

[C0DITH]

He can do it all, and high sky hockey IQ.

He's going to be an absolute menace in this league.

Absolutely, he's still years away from even being his peak self thats kinda scary haha

 

[ViD]

His board battles ability is pretty impressive for a rookie

 

[majormajor]

I can't stop thinking he looks like a compact version of Peter Forsberg. Hopefully, minus the injuries.

Peter Forsberg already was the compact version. Michkov is like the "honey I shrunk the kids" version of Forsberg, very small and it takes him forever to get anywhere. I like the comparison more after he gets there. On the puck he can dig in to the ice to hold off pressure, and angle into open space.

He can do it all

I buy the offensive machine part but there's a lot of things a "do it all" hockey player has to do that you're giving Michkov a pass on here. That's okay, that's not him.

 

[River Meadow]

I buy the offensive machine part but there's a lot of things a "do it all" hockey player has to do that you're giving Michkov a pass on here. That's okay, that's not him.

It should be obvious, but I meant he can do it all, offensively, i.e shooting, passing

 

[WarriorofTime]

If his name was Matt Mitchell from the USNDT or OHL there wouldn't be a scout alive putting him below Celebrini

They're a year and a half apart, so a bit odd of a comparison to try and get a 1 for 1 at this stage.

 

[Frank Drebin]

So, even by your assessment, it’s 3-2 Bedard which doesn’t really sound like he’s on another level, more like “same tier or slightly better”

Number choice bedard
Now it’s 4-2
you can’tcompare players in point form like that

 

[theVladiator]

Ive noticed Michkov's game became more 'bullish' after Rotenberg played him at center during last year's preseason.
Michkov then said he started studying how Sidney Crosby played.

Haven't followed Michkov, but preseason highlights are very much Crosby-style plays. Granted, looking like Crosby in preseason means little, but I am now going to try and catch some Flyers games (never thought I'd say that, ever).

Now, to improve his skating, somebody needs to tell him to "study McDavid"

 

[John Pedro]

Looks like a super talented Kaapo Kakko

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

Peter Forsberg already was the compact version. Michkov is like the "honey I shrunk the kids" version of Forsberg, very small and it takes him forever to get anywhere. I like the comparison more after he gets there. On the puck he can dig in to the ice to hold off pressure, and angle into open space.



I buy the offensive machine part but there's a lot of things a "do it all" hockey player has to do that you're giving Michkov a pass on here. That's okay, that's not him.

190 pounds is very small ? Interesting

Looks like a super talented Kaapo Kakko

Whiff

 

[thebestnic]

Looks like a super talented Kaapo Kakko

That still sounds like an insult to be honest