Matvei Michkov heading to Philadelphia with a KHL out is a possibility Jonathan Bailey of Philly Hockey Now: Philadelphia Flyers prospect Matvei Michkov has two years left on his contract with SKA St. Petersburgh of the KHL. SKA chairman Alexander Medvedev said to MatchTV that it is possible that Michkov could head to North America for next season. Medvedev said that Michkov lost his father last year and being around Sochi and Moscow may have been even harder on him as everything reminds him of his dad. A change of scenery may be easier on him. Medvedev is talking to the Flyers, and if they we ..read more

SKA not ruling out allowing Matvei Michkov to join the Philadelphia Flyers Alexander Appleyard: (from a Matchtv.ru article) SKA Chairman Medvedev said that the Philadelphia Flyers would like to have Matvei Michkov in the NHL. SKA has a good relationship with the Flyers front office, who won’t violate Michkov’s KHL contract. The sides will talk and SKA won’t “rule out” allowing Michkov to go to the NHL. A decision will be made by no later than the end of June. Alexander Appleyard: Now, (Appleyard) would say that SKA holds all the cards in this and would add: “If they do let him go early? Might ..read more

SKA not ruling out allowing Matvei Michkov to join the Philadelphia Flyers Alexander Appleyard: (from a Matchtv.ru article) SKA Chairman Medvedev said that the Philadelphia Flyers would like to have Matvei Michkov in the NHL. SKA has a good relationship with the Flyers front office, who won’t violate Michkov’s KHL contract. The sides will talk and SKA won’t “rule out” allowing Michkov to go to the NHL. A decision will be made by no later than the end of June. Alexander Appleyard: Now, (Appleyard) would say that SKA holds all the cards in this and would add: “If they do let him go early? Might ..read more

Will Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee be the Philadelphia Flyers long-term plans? Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: Morgan Frost was in John Tortorella’s doghouse this season. He came out of being a frequent scratch okay but struggled down the stretch. Will the 24-year-old be in the Flyers long-term plans? Frost has a year left on his contract at $2.1 million. Forward Joel Farabee has four years left on his contract at $5 million per season. The 24-year-old finished the season with one point in his last 12 games and was in the bottom six for 13 of their final 14 games. The last three games he was on th ..read more

Will Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee be the Philadelphia Flyers long-term plans? Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: Morgan Frost was in John Tortorella’s doghouse this season. He came out of being a frequent scratch okay but struggled down the stretch. Will the 24-year-old be in the Flyers long-term plans? Frost has a year left on his contract at $2.1 million. Forward Joel Farabee has four years left on his contract at $5 million per season. The 24-year-old finished the season with one point in his last 12 games and was in the bottom six for 13 of their final 14 games. The last three games he was on th ..read more

Jared Bednar should be back no matter what the outcome is Adrian Dater: If the Colorado Avalanche were to lose in the first round for the second consecutive season, coach Jared Bednar would still be back with the team next season. There’s not a chance that they would fire him. Quick hits on the Blues, Red Wings, Penguins, Wild, Flyers, Kraken, Blue Jackets, Ducks, and Panthers Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Drew Bannister will be a candidate for the full-time St. Louis Blues head coach. It’s believed GM Doug Armstrong wants to talk to David Carle of the University of Denver. The Blues are int ..read more

Jared Bednar should be back no matter what the outcome is Adrian Dater: If the Colorado Avalanche were to lose in the first round for the second consecutive season, coach Jared Bednar would still be back with the team next season. There’s not a chance that they would fire him. Quick hits on the Blues, Red Wings, Penguins, Wild, Flyers, Kraken, Blue Jackets, Ducks, and Panthers Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Drew Bannister will be a candidate for the full-time St. Louis Blues head coach. It’s believed GM Doug Armstrong wants to talk to David Carle of the University of Denver. The Blues are int ..read more

Ottawa Senators Jakob Chychrun on his future Claire Hanna: Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun when asked if Ottawa is where he wants to play in the next couple of years. “It’s a tough question, I don’t know. I honestly have not thought about that. I know I have 1 more year left (on my contract). There haven’t been talks of an extension or anything so I haven’t got my head wrapped around that idea. It’s tough to sit here and act like I have. Take it day by day and see if and when we have those talks and go from there.” The Buffalo Sabres will be looking to upgrade up front The Fourth Per ..read more

Ottawa Senators Jakob Chychrun on his future Claire Hanna: Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun when asked if Ottawa is where he wants to play in the next couple of years. “It’s a tough question, I don’t know. I honestly have not thought about that. I know I have 1 more year left (on my contract). There haven’t been talks of an extension or anything so I haven’t got my head wrapped around that idea. It’s tough to sit here and act like I have. Take it day by day and see if and when we have those talks and go from there.” The Buffalo Sabres will be looking to upgrade up front The Fourth Per ..read more

Several teams, including the New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres, and Ottawa Senators, are looking for a new coach this season. During their end-of-the-year media availabilities, they all talked about a coach with experience that can push their young players to the next level. All these teams mentioned above have the talent to take the next step. NHL Rumors: Uncertainty Surrounds Jacob Markstrom’s Future With the Calgary Flames The Devils were amongst the most disappointing teams this past season. You can make the argument it was Ottawa and/or Buffalo. But all three teams were expected to be in ..read more