First glimpse of Matvei Michkov on the ice in a Flyers jersey originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
VOORHEES, N.J. — All eyes Thursday were on Matvei Michkov as the highly heralded prospect had his first formal skate with the Flyers.
Fans standing along the boards and seated in the bleachers watched Michkov take the ice at Flyers Training Center to open 2024 rookie training camp. It marked the first time the public could see the 19-year-old Russian winger practice in a Flyers jersey.
Michkov arrived to the Flyers this summer two years ahead of schedule. When the team drafted Michkov at seventh overall last summer, general manager Danny Briere said the Flyers didn’t have “anybody like him in the organization.”
Before he gets coached by John Tortorella, Michkov should play in at least one of the two rookie games this weekend against the Rangers at PPL Center, home of the Flyers’ AHL affiliate Phantoms.
The games will be live streamed on the Flyers’ official website and can be heard on the radio here.
Below are some shots of Michkov in action today.
Matvei Michkov’s first formal skate with Flyers at 2024 rookie camp. Initial projection was 2026. pic.twitter.com/J2TrzCHZO0
— Jordan Hall (@JHallNBCS) September 12, 2024
A pretty good line here at @FlyersTCenter to see me as I return.
(They’re here to see Matvei Michkov and the Flyers’ prospects.) pic.twitter.com/2iExUB9Kzc
— Jordan Hall (@JHallNBCS) September 12, 2024
Jett Luchanko wearing No. 17 here at rookie camp, skating with Matvei Michkov. pic.twitter.com/yUWkHsYMUK
— Jordan Hall (@JHallNBCS) September 12, 2024
Matvei Michkov scores off a feed from Jett Luchanko. Fans watching enjoyed it. pic.twitter.com/52U2JS9DHC
— Jordan Hall (@JHallNBCS) September 12, 2024
Matvei Michkov’s first formal skate with the Flyers 😍 pic.twitter.com/Jdn5Nekw4U
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) September 12, 2024
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