Philadelphia Flyers
Michkov Blowup Goes Viral, and Flyers Trade Rumors Will Follow
A heated exchange involving Matvei Michkov has gone viral, and it’s likely to intensify Flyers trade speculation. Here’s what we know.
Matvei Michkov was not happy Monday night as the Philadelphia Flyers played the Vancouver Canucks. The Flyers picked up a win, but the storyline is the superstar’s heated reaction to Nick Seeler, who many believed called Michkov out for not passing to him. Whatever Seeler said led to Michkov boiling over and the exchange was caught on camera.
It’s clear here that Michkov was upset. Teammates had to step in and try to calm him down after a television timeout. Some believe this is good for the Flyers, as it shows a superstar who isn’t complacent and cares about the outcome. Others believe this will only lead to more trade chatter, suggesting the dynamic in that Flyers room is toxic.
One fan wrote, “The inevitable Michkov trade is going to break the Flyers fanbase. Immediately going to pop off once he’s away. Almost makes me feel bad for a fellow Metro fanbase.” Puck Empire added, “Probably only something that Flyers & Jets fans can answer but doesn’t this Michkov situation feel a lot like the [Patrik] Laine in Winnipeg situation? Young talented star that seems to be getting pulled down by veterans who seem threatened by him. What do i know but hopefully for the sake of Philly fans the organization wakes tf up and starts protecting Michkov.”
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@PHLY_Sports writer Charlie O’Connor writes, “Agree with this, assuming that the bench argument was indeed about that non-pass. In a vacuum, I don’t think the argument is a huge deal. They happen. But this isn’t the first bit of smoke recently on the Michkov/teammates front. That context (smoke, fire, etc) is why you worry.”
Was Michkov Overreacting?
Known for being passionate, Michkov also has a bit of a reputation for taking things personally, and the communication issues between coaches and teammates have been widely documented. This could be a simple misunderstanding. It could be something bigger. Either way, it’s a hard look for a player who has had plenty of trade rumors surrounding him over the past couple of seasons.
How did Seeler bring up what most people believe was an issue with Michkov not passing to him? Was this Michkov getting offended and losing his cool? Or, was Seeler saying something that he knew would strike a nerve?
Maybe this is a one-and-done and teammates move on. This happens when players are trying win and care about the outcome. Then again, given the trade chatter history surrounding Michkov and perceived issues with his playing time and willingness to be coached, one has to wonder if this turns into something bigger.
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