RW Matvei Michkov - HC Sochi, KHL (2023 Draft) - PART 3

[LetsGoFlyers12]

Reportedly will need another month to recover though.

When was this reported? Huge dissapointment

 

[kp61c]

When was this reported?

Yesterday, he will need at least a month to get healthy, probably more

 

[Son of Petter]

Nice to see he healed up so quick!

 

[LetsGoFlyers12]

Any updates with Michkov. Heard 3 weeks ago he was a few weeks out but started skating

 

[Kshahdoo]

Any updates with Michkov. Heard 3 weeks ago he was a few weeks out but started skating

Nah, still nothing about him.

 

[LetsGoFlyers12]

Michkov returns on line 4 today for SKA!

 

[AlexanderSemin21]

i want to ask you guys how do you rate Michkov compared to Caufield (both elite undersized goal scorers). Who own the better shot, the better hands, the better skating ability.. i think Michkov is on another level as a prospect but it is a decent comparison.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

i want to ask you guys how do you rate Michkov compared to Caufield (both elite undersized goal scorers). Who own the better shot, the better hands, the better skating ability.. i think Michkov is on another level as a prospect but it is a decent comparison.

Completely different level. Matthews goalscoring skills with Kucherov sense/physique and skating.

 

[dyldude]

Making his VHL debut right now.

 

[dyldude]

 

[Caser]

 

[montreal]

 

[ponder]

Making his VHL debut right now.

Does anyone know if this a conditioning stint or a hockey/coaching decision? As strong as SKA are, Michkov is so smart and skilled, I have to imagine he’d make a positive impact in the KHL if given a legit opportunity.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Does anyone know if this a conditioning stint or a hockey/coaching decision? As strong as SKA are, Michkov is so smart and skilled, I have to imagine he’d make a positive impact in the KHL if given a legit opportunity.

It was his 2nd game after Emelin injured him at the preseason tournament. And it's classical "play 8 min/game in NHL or 18 min/game in AHL' dilemma, just for KHL/VHL.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

He should he playing for the KHL team. He’d be one of their best players.

 

[NatusVincere]

He is not yet at 100% after his injury and is in good hands in the VHL at the moment. He didn't do much in the last game and looked very rusty. Had some giveaways. Held the puck for too long. His shots were quite misplaced and he was physically dominated. I think the VHL will do him good to get used to men's hockey. He will be a KHL regular by midseason.

 

[LetsGoFlyers12]

Question for those who know the VHL better than me: What are the best draft year seasons in terms of goals and pts? I know Miro had 10g 6a in 31 games last year and was the most productive. Is that the record?

 

[LostHorizon]

Question for those who know the VHL better than me: What are the best draft year seasons in terms of goals and pts? I know Miro had 10g 6a in 31 games last year and was the most productive. Is that the record?

At least 10 points:

1. Bogdan Yakimov 2012-2013 37GP 8+14=22
2. Ivan Miroshnichenko 2021-2022 31GP 10+6=16
3. Dmitri Katelevsky 2020-2021 43GP 7+9=16
4. Danil Savunov 2018-2019 45GP 6+9=15
5. Fyodor Svechkov 2020-2021 38GP 5+10=15
6. Semyon Koshelev 2013-2014 47GP 4+10=14
7. German Tochilkin 2021-2022 42GP 5+6=11
8. Valeri Nichushkin 2012-2013 15GP 8+2=10
9. Dmitri Kostenko (D) 2020-2021 40GP 1+9=10

 

[NatusVincere]

And Michkov is now 3+1 after 2 games. Played better today. Maybe less dangerous offensively but with less mistakes too. With time an space like on the PP already almost impossible to keep him from the scoring sheet on this level.

 

[TT1]

i love this kid, he's so dynamic

 

[Fantomas]

He didn't do much in the last game and looked very rusty. Had some giveaways. Held the puck for too long. His shots were quite misplaced and he was physically dominated.

And Michkov is now 3+1 after 2 games.

ok.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

At least 10 points:

1. Bogdan Yakimov 2012-2013 37GP 8+14=22
2. Ivan Miroshnichenko 2021-2022 31GP 10+6=16
3. Dmitri Katelevsky 2020-2021 43GP 7+9=16
4. Danil Savunov 2018-2019 45GP 6+9=15
5. Fyodor Svechkov 2020-2021 38GP 5+10=15
6. Semyon Koshelev 2013-2014 47GP 4+10=14
7. German Tochilkin 2021-2022 42GP 5+6=11
8. Valeri Nichushkin 2012-2013 15GP 8+2=10
9. Dmitri Kostenko (D) 2020-2021 40GP 1+9=10

Nice first post. Welcome to HFB!

 

[Zine]

ok.

That's very Michkov-like though. There have been several times I didn't notice him too much, and came away rather unimpressed.......
only to realize he has 3 points on the scoresheet.

He's such a smart, smart player, He doesn't always need to forcibly dominate, or make highlight reel plays in order to affect the outcome of a game.

 

[Martinez89]

What should I say here? I just have to laugh on every "experts" rankings which has Michkov outside of top 2...

 

[LetsGoFlyers12]

That's very Michkov-like though. There have been several times I didn't notice him too much, and came away rather unimpressed.......
only to realize he has 3 points on the scoresheet.

He's such a smart, smart player, He doesn't always need to forcibly dominate, or make highlight reel plays in order to affect the outcome of a game.

Michkov is a classic Soviet style player. His genius is his ability to find space without the puck. He makes himself an easy option for teammates, and routinely factors into scoring chances by making quick smart decisions.

This, along with an ultra-elite offensive toolbox, makes him a game breaking winger prospect