Never say never, but with the way Matvei Michkov has been trending scoring-wise, winning the Calder Trophy in a historically tight 2024-25 race seems unlikely. He has two points in his last 12 games, which is currently the most gloomy stretch of his NHL career. With fellow rookies Macklin Celebrini and Lane Hutson rising and
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As the calendar is set to turn to 2025, there are plenty of things to have a look at for the future of each NHL team. While many have their resolutions, traditions, expectations, and more, there is one burning question that every NHL team is facing in the upcoming year. Anaheim Ducks: What Happens With
The Los Angeles Kings (21-10-5) achieved a two-goal comeback at home versus the Philadelphia Flyers (16-17-4), winning 5-4. It’s their 12th victory at Crypto.com Arena in just 15 contests, tying them with the Vegas Golden Knights for the NHL’s best home-ice points percentage (.833). Game Recap The Kings’ Kevin Fiala opened the scoring on a
At the 25-game mark for the 2024-25 season, the Philadelphia Flyers are 12-10-3 and just above the playoff line. They’re on a 109-point pace through their last 18 contests, so they have bounced back after a rough stretch early on. There’s some upside with this team even if it might not seem it on the
The 7-12-1 Chicago Blackhawks and the 8-10-2 Philadelphia Flyers squared off in a Saturday matinee in Philadelphia on Nov. 23. The Blackhawks were attempting to make it two wins in a row after coming off a gritty victory over the Florida Panthers last Thursday (Nov. 21). The Flyers were trying to redeem themselves after two
While a meeting between cross-conference opponents both in eighth place in their divisions typically wouldn’t carry much intrigue, anyone with money on the Calder Trophy race had their eyes on the Wells Fargo Center Monday evening. The two players at the top of Rookie of the Year odds in the summer faced off for the
Right now, the Philadelphia Flyers have a conundrum with their forward lines. Head coach John Tortorella has been mixing up things on a shift-by-shift basis, but nothing has really stuck—his team is 1-4-1 as a result. Related: Flyers Line Combinations From here, what can the Flyers do to help salvage their season? Below, I’m proposing
On Oct. 23, the Philadelphia Flyers got off to a horrific start versus the Washington Capitals, trailing 4-0, but made it a one-goal contest in the final frame. They really could’ve used two points, but they came up short in the end, 6-3. With a 1-5-1 record, what were some takeaways for the Orange and
In his second game in the NHL, rookie Matvei Michkov notched his first assist versus the Calgary Flames. In his third, he scored his first goal against the Flames’ provincial rivals, the Edmonton Oilers. Hitting two small but vital milestones, Michkov is off and running. The Philadelphia Flyers must be enjoying the potential their 19-year-old
When talking about a 19-year-old rookie like Matvei Michkov, someone who is still unaccustomed to North American culture, it makes sense why some would be conservative in projecting his numbers. But this Philadelphia Flyers prospect is not an ordinary player. He has the upside to blow even his more optimistic point projections for 2024-25 out
The Philadelphia Flyers’ biggest need both prospect-wise and on their current roster seems pretty obvious. The center core here, on the surface, is weaker compared to most teams in the NHL. But does that really matter for someone like young phenom Matvei Michkov? And is that really the case? Let’s talk about it. Top Wingers
Entering the third season of a four-year contract, 33-year-old enforcer Nicolas Deslauriers is what he is for the Philadelphia Flyers at this point. He loves to fight, hit, and won’t back down to anyone. With that being said, the Flyers should consider scaling back his involvement in 2024-25. The Flyers Played Much Worse with Deslauriers
If you thought the race for the Calder Trophy was a fun one last season, the battle for the award in 2024-25 could be even better. With numerous of the NHL’s best prospects entering the league, who are the top contenders to be crowned as the best rookie this season? In order to be eligible
We’re less than three months away from the 2024-25 NHL regular season, meaning that the reality of Matvei Michkov in a Philadelphia Flyers uniform is not too far away. All we’re left with now is speculation, which has brought about some discussions on how the 19-year-old will perform in his rookie campaign. Some people worry
With the 2024 offseason finally underway, we have some important Philadelphia Flyers news and rumors to share. Among them are how Matvei Michkov will be joining the Flyers officially, a report on contract talks regarding Travis Konecny, and how the NHL’s buyout window opening on June 27 affects the Orange and Black. SKA Announces Michkov’s
After a press conference where Philadelphia Flyers general manager (GM) Danny Briere didn’t really give up too much information, there was one thing he made abundantly clear—nothing is off the table for him leading up to the 2024 NHL Draft. Some other things he also mentioned? Drafting a center, and taking the best player on
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks have confirmed the status for goaltender Thatcher Demko and Game 7 versus the Edmonton Oilers. Rod Brind’Amour re-signed with the Carolina Hurricanes. What took so long to get that deal done? Are the Boston Bruins actively trying to trade Linus Ullmark even though he’s got a no-trade
The sport of hockey has never been in a better position, with stars Connor McDavid, Cale Makar, Auston Matthews, and others leading the NHL into financial growth, bringing in fans from across the globe. In addition to the superstars, the talent among youth has never been better, with the league bringing in top prospects in