Rangers divisional rival issues a shocking statement towards the Philadelphia Flyers organization
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The Philadelphia Flyers'own Matvei Michkov has gone through a whirlwind of changes as Rick Tocchet takes the helm from John Tortorella. Could his frustration boil over into something worse?
John Tortorella was unceremoniously fired after fiery statements in the media gave Danny Briere the kind of pretext needed to get rid of him. He didn't feel like he wanted to coach a rebuild, and Briere gave him his wish.
Now, with Rick Tocchet taking the helm, the Flyers will look different in 2025-2026, but will they begin to pick up wins along the way?
«I'm tired of losing. I want to win.
I really want our team to make the playoffs every year and fight for the Stanley Cup.»
I really want our team to make the playoffs every year and fight for the Stanley Cup.»
His first 80 games has proven he's a future superstar, posting 63 points in 80 games under an old-school style of hockey coached by Tortorella.
While Michkov doesn't know much about his new head coach, Rick Tocchet, he'll approach him with an open mind. If he's able to give him ice time, he'll do what is asked of him.
,q>«A new coach always means a fresh start. I don't know him personally, so I can't say much yet. The main thing is that the team improves and makes the playoffs. I just hope I'll have freedom on the ice. When I feel limited, I start focusing on the wrong things.»,
His main sticking point for the Flyers and Tocchet is being put in a situation where he can thrive, and so can the team. His emphasis on the playoffs exudes a competitive nature that Tocchet can exploit for future success.
«But honestly, I'll do whatever the coach says. The most important thing is for the team to reach the playoffs. If I have fewer points, but the team makes the playoffs, I'll take that over having more points and missing the playoffs. I'm tired of losing. I want to win.»
While the team isn't projected to be Stanley Cup contenders any time soon, when they're ready for it, Michkov will be prepared to play to the best of his abilities, it sounds like.
Matvei Michkov was drafted 7th OA in 2023, 6 picks after Connor Bedard. But it looks like he should've gone much, much earlier after this season.
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MAI 19 | 851 ANSWERS Rangers divisional rival issues a shocking statement towards the Philadelphia Flyers organization Do you think Head Coach Rick Tocchet of the Philadelphia Flyers will be better for forward Matvei Michkov? | ||
| Yes | 658 | 77.3 % |
| No | 193 | 22.7 % |
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