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

[Anaheim4ever]

My favorite player for the 2023 draft, i want to see him play with Zegras.
Zegras can be his Backstrom and Matvei can be PocketRocket-Ovi.

 

[Fixxer]

Can’t wait until he’s finally in the NHL in 2029. If he wins the Calder, I’ll name my firstborn Matvei

Even if
Mitchkov is denied North American access, he would still make hockey fans salivate on every international tournament. Worst case, he could become the top KHL goal-scorer ever.

 

[Rengorlex]

Even if
Mitchkov is denied North American access, he would still make hockey fans salivate on every international tournament. Worst case, he could become the top KHL goal-scorer ever.

What international tournament?

 

[Fonzieleaf]

He's going #2 OA. However, he makes a very strong case to be the first. At his young age, he has a top NHL calibre shot. He will be a hell of a player in the future.

But, with this Russian factor going on with drafting, it'll be interesting.

 

[alko]

What international tournament?

Russia vs Belarus Intergalactic Serie.

Jokes aside, in some years Russia will be back. And Michkov will make noise, believe it.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Russia vs Belarus Intergalactic Serie.

Jokes aside, in some years Russia will be back. And Michkov will make noise, believe it.

Well he now has a chance to set some KHL scoring records for U18 and U20 kids though...

 

[Fantomas]

Russia vs Belarus Intergalactic Serie.

Jokes aside, in some years Russia will be back. And Michkov will make noise, believe it.

In some years, lol. I wouldn't even be surprised.

 

[Faceboner]

Russia vs Belarus Intergalactic Serie.

Jokes aside, in some years Russia will be back. And Michkov will make noise, believe it.

Ok naruto

 

[Sweetpotato]

Ok naruto

Dattebayo!!

 

[LetsGoFlyers12]

Does the Svechkov, Chibrikov trade all but guarantee Michkov a full time KHL role? Really interested to see him with real ice time and PP time this season

 

[Kshahdoo]

Does the Svechkov, Chibrikov trade all but guarantee Michkov a full time KHL role? Really interested to see him with real ice time and PP time this season

SKA has signed a whole bunch of top KHL players this summer so Michkov must play really good this preaseson to make the team. And even then I have my doubts.

 

[Chainshot]

Just tuned in to the game against Dynamo. Is he playing today?

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

hes signed until 2026 right? wonder if that makes him drop a rank or 2 specially since Fantilli is a big body center

 

[rocketdan9]

My favorite player for the 2023 draft, i want to see him play with Zegras.
Zegras can be his Backstrom and Matvei can be PocketRocket-Ovi.

How is his skating?

Kucherov comparison?

 

[LetsGoFlyers12]

How is his skating?

Kucherov comparison?

His skating is very good, specifically his edges and elusiveity. His speed is good also, but he is not super elite in that area. His skating in style probably compares best to Datsyuk or Kaprizov.

As a player comparable I see Kucherov and Ovechkin. His hockey iq and body type remind me more of Kucherov. He also relies mostly on a deadly accurate wrist shot with a great release.

He reminds me of Ovechkin I with his natural goal scoring knack and his willingness to shoot from anywhere on the ice. He's a very high volume shooter. He could stand to improve on shot selection, imo, but his results speak for themselves I suppose.

 

[Big Empty]

Is there a legal route to get him out of Russia before 2026?

 

[Zine]

Is there a legal route to get him out of Russia before 2026?

He can buy-out his own contract.

 

[Zine]

How is his skating?

Kucherov comparison?

Stylistically, Michkov reminds me of a more cerebral Kaprizov; with a better shot.

 

[rocketdan9]

Stylistically, Michkov reminds me of a more cerebral Kaprizov; with a better shot.

Really?

Kaprizov has a nasty/sneaky wrist shot

 

[Kshahdoo]

Really?

Kaprizov has a nasty/sneaky wrist shot

Not sure about Michkov's shot is better, but his edge work and hands are better for sure. And he's even smarter than Kirill, and Kaprizov has elite edge work, hands and IQ... I mean it's hard to directly compare a 17 year old kid and an NHL superstar so I'd say Matvey looks much better than Kirill at the same age and Kaprizov was considered the next Russian great at age 17.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

His skating is very good, specifically his edges and elusiveity. His speed is good also, but he is not super elite in that area. His skating in style probably compares best to Datsyuk or Kaprizov.

As a player comparable I see Kucherov and Ovechkin. His hockey iq and body type remind me more of Kucherov. He also relies mostly on a deadly accurate wrist shot with a great release.

He reminds me of Ovechkin I with his natural goal scoring knack and his willingness to shoot from anywhere on the ice. He's a very high volume shooter. He could stand to improve on shot selection, imo, but his results speak for themselves I suppose.

He’s a cross of Kucherov’s hockey sense, stick skills, skating, and physical profile and Matthews full arsenal of goal scoring.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Going to play his first preseason game in 2.5 hours at Sochi Open. For Russia's Young Stars vs Avangard KHL roster.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Great assist to Buchelnikov who scored the winning goal for Team Russia. 4-3 vs Avangard. Team Russia had one player over 20, Avangard didn't have a few starters like Yakupov and Knight.

Actually there were 3 players over 20 on Team Russia and 2 17 year old kids. Avangard had one 17 year old defenseman Gulyayev who scored a point.

 

[MrGeno101]

He was captain for Russia u25 team today and assist to the game winning goal against Avangard Omsk.

 

[LetsGoFlyers12]

Great assist to Buchelnikov who scored the winning goal for Team Russia. 4-3 vs Avangard. Team Russia had one player over 20, Avangard didn't have a few starters like Yakupov and Knight.

Actually there were 3 players over 20 on Team Russia and 2 17 year old kids. Avangard had one 17 year old defenseman Gulyayev who scored a point.

How did Michkov look for the whole game today? Good challenge against a high end KHL team