In mid-May, rumors from Russia suggested that Matvei Michkov would be making the jump to North America for next season. The Flyers wouldn’t confirm it… because they found out at the same time as everyone else.
It was quite a strange situation.
Nearly three weeks later, however, there have been no developments in the matter. The Flyers don’t know where they stand, while the player isn’t talking too much about it.
It may be a backroom game… but everyone’s walking on eggshells.
This afternoon, Bob Hartley took advantage of his appearance on BPM Sports to talk a little about the file, and even though he says he’s not here to give scoops, he did make a few calls, and according to the people he spoke to, things may not get moving until August.
In Russia, if the team gives you permission to leave, you have to pay to leave. That’s what’s in store for Matvei Michkov, if he wants to come to North America!
Bob Hartley segment 
– BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) June 6, 2024
Hartley also talked a bit about the steps Michkov would have to overcome in order to come to America as early as next year. In fact, he noted that much like what was circulating, it’s the player who has to pay to get out of his contract,
More precisely, he has to pay 2/3 of the amount remaining on his contract. It can’t be a long-term thing: it has to be a one-off payment.
Back when he was in Russia, Hartley had this clause removed from his contract (to protect himself in case of an emergency), but he notes that players don’t really get the chance to do the same. In Michkov’s case, then, we can assume that this is his situation.
Remember that it’s almost impossible to know how much he has to pay, since salaries are not public in the KHL.
We’ll see how the file evolves over the summer, but if Hartley is to be believed, the Flyers could be in the doldrums for another two months on the Michkov file.
No, it’s not ideal.
In bursts
– It’s true that he has airs.
You can’t fool me, that’s Andrei Markov in 2008. https://t.co/B1zqT2QejE
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) June 6, 2024
– There will be (at least) one new first name on the Stanley Cup.
Crazy that none of these names have appeared before now… and the odds of at least one appearing are 100%! 
– BarDown (@BarDown) June 6, 2024
– Good words for the Oilers coach.
“A success that is not surprising”
-Louis Domingue on Kris Knoblauchhttps://t.co/6cE0darR1b
– RDS (@RDSca) June 6, 2024
– Read more.
The story of first-round draft prospect Michael Hage is heartbreaking.
He lost his father last July, on the eve of the most important season of his life.
“It’s a void I’ll never be able to fill.“https://t.co/LiXbqkVwqV
– Kevin Dubé (@KDubeJDQ) June 6, 2024
– Nice read before the first game, which starts in a few minutes.
What stories should we be following closely during this NBA Finals? Irving and Porzingis against their former club? Doncic vs. Tatum? https://t.co/WSNsXxdT3Q
– AlleyOop360 (@AlleyOop360) June 6, 2024
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