RW Matvei Michkov (2023, 7th, PHI) Part 5

[KotBegemot]

Unfortunately in defensive zone he still looks like a lost puppy covering an empty space. His offensive IQ is still great though so he'll be alright, he'll still generate lots of scoring chances. About speed though, not sure if it's even possible to improve that much so it'll probably always hold him back a little. But he'll cover it in other ways, he'll be stronger on pucks and hopefully more aware of the game without the puck in his own zone. He's good at anticipating in offensive zone so he'll figure it out. Or not and then he'll become very limited use strictly offensive power play specialist but I'm sure he'll figure it out and be alright.

 

[ViD]

I think he’s officially in Torts’ doghouse

 

[kp61c]

I think he’s officially in Torts’ doghouse

yep, benched in the third. Looked like crap, though. Can't blame the coach. Still appeared on pp but the flyers' pp is a hot turd.

 

[ViD]

yep, benched in the third. Looked like crap, though. Can't blame the coach. Still appeared on pp but the flyers' pp is a hot turd.

It does not matter. The Flyers are not battling for the play offs, he should be given same privileges as Bedard last year. The ownership should can Torts as soon as possible, he’s the worst possible option for a lottery team.

The Flyers had 2 shots in the third when Michkov was benched, certainly seems to have helped

 

[Kshahdoo]

It can't be that the kid first looked great and then forgot how to play hockey. It's something mental, and coaches are responsible for things like this. Especially given the kid is still a teenager.

I'd say he should get back to the KHL, but it's Rotenberg there. Bad idea...

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

Leave him alone, he will be fine. He's not the first rookie to struggle and won't be the last.

 

[SaSaShi]

this game against CAR he has a point but played worse than the game previous to this where he was much more noticeable even 5 on 5 but held pointless.

It seems now he is thinking a little bit too much.

 

[ViD]

It can't be that the kid first looked great and then forgot how to play hockey. It's something mental, and coaches are responsible for things like this. Especially given the kid is still a teenager.

I'd say he should get back to the KHL, but it's Rotenberg there. Bad idea...

KHL? He’s tied for the rookie scoring lead, he’s just getting really harsh treatment from Torts

 

[kp61c]

It can't be that the kid first looked great and then forgot how to play hockey. It's something mental, and coaches are responsible for things like this. Especially given the kid is still a teenager.

I'd say he should get back to the KHL, but it's Rotenberg there. Bad idea...

Yep, crap team with a crap coach that wants to win now. Bad combination for Michkov. But Rotenberg is a bad alternative.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Yep, crap team with a crap coach that wants to win now. Bad combination for Michkov.

Rotenberg is like Torts minus actual coaching. Of course it's a bad combination...

 

[kp61c]

Rotenberg is like Torts minus actual coaching. Of course it's a bad combination...

I was speaking of the flyers. My bad.

 

[Trembz]

It can't be that the kid first looked great and then forgot how to play hockey. It's something mental, and coaches are responsible for things like this. Especially given the kid is still a teenager.

I'd say he should get back to the KHL, but it's Rotenberg there. Bad idea...

As a habs fan,Demidov would suggest otherwise.

 

[frontsfan67]

You guys are nuts for suggesting he should get sent back to the KHL. Look at the names he is surrounded by lmao. Also Bedard has 2 more points than him. He’s still eligible for the WHL should the hawks send him back too?