Flyers Development Camp may have kicked off yesterday, allowing some of the brand new prospects to get introduced to the organization, and giving management and fans alike a chance to check in with the prospect group as a whole, but a presence looming over the camp came from one of the prospects not in attendance — one Matvei Michkov.
Despite being released from his KHL contract last week and officially signing his Entry Level Contract with the Flyers on Monday, visa and logistical issues kept Michkov from making an appearance at this camp. But even without being a physical presence at the practice rink this week, Michkov seems to be on the minds of all.