Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere expressed confidence in his team's decision to draft Matvei Michkov with the seventh overall pick.
Briere revealed that he had attempted to trade up, but believed Michkov wouldn't fall. The Flyers' focus on rebuilding allows them to patiently await Michkov's potential NHL debut, possibly in the 2026-27 season after his KHL contract expires.
Additionally, the Flyers have been receptive to trade offers for Travis Konecny and are now likely to keep him. Konecny, a 26-year-old winger, had an impressive 2022-23 season, contributing 61 points and providing high-end contract value for the team.