We can talk about the prospects playing around the world. We can talk about the guys in the AHL who are intriguing. We can talk about the young players who should take a next step on this Flyers team. We can talk about the veterans who should put their stamp on this season and make it their own. But none of it truly matters more than being able to watch Matvei Michkov play for the Flyers and what he does in his rookie season.
The story has been told before. A few months ago, we received a small inkling that the Flyers’ top prospect might be able to come over two years earlier than expected and get out of his KHL contract.