Michkov, improves slightly?
Philadelphia Flyers 7th overall pick Matvei Michkov is expected to fulfill high expectations. In the KHL, however, he has had a disappointing experience, being benched, demoted, and scratched for less-than-desirable players since his return.
Nevertheless, Michkov made his KHL debut today and unfortunately, while he did get ice time, it was less than we'd hope for an NHL hopeful like him.
The lack of ice time for Matvei Michkov was to be expected today.
Yes it can be frustrating, but he has to earn his ice time. He did some things well, but improvements can always be made. It's good to even see him playing
Yes it can be frustrating, but he has to earn his ice time. He did some things well, but improvements can always be made. It's good to even see him playing
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SKA St Petersburg lost 4-3 to Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod after Michkov played 6:12 minutes, playing 11 shifts. Michkov unfortunately went scoreless as well.
We should adjust our expectations based on recent news, as Michkov must earn his ice time.
He's on one of the top KHL teams, so development takes a back seat to winning, and although he should receive ice time as one of the top Russian prospects, there is still accountability involved.
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7 SEPTEMBRE | 5 ANSWERS Michkov, improves slightly? Do you think Matvei Michkov will get more ice time as he improves his game? | ||
| Yes | 3 | 60 % |
| No | 2 | 40 % |
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