PHILADELPHIA — While John Tortorella talked earlier Thursday about how rookie Matvei Michkov seemed to need a break from an exhausting first NHL season, Tortorella could have expanded that ...

The Philadelphia Flyers' handling of Matvei Michkov has ignited a firestorm of debate amongst onlookers, who are (and have been) arguing over whether or not Michkov's development is being stifled.

Watch as John Tortorella speaks to the media about his back-and-forth with Matvei Michkov, why he was so stern with the rookie, and how highly he and the organization think of him. Growing pains ...

Recently, Clarke had high praise for 20-year-old Flyers forward Matvei Michkov, acknowledging the impressive adjustments Michkov has made to the NHL game while highlighting just how much untapped ...

Matvei Michkov, Philadelphia Flyers (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers) If you couple improvements in progression and ice time (which includes playing with better linemates), Michkov’s 58 points ...