Russian hockey agent Matvey Michkov Sergey Fedotov told he believes the striker will live up to the expectations placed on him.
Michkov was drafted 7th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers. Last season in the KHL, the Russian striker played 27 games with Sochi on loan, scoring 20 points (9+11). Michkov’s contract with SKA is valid for another three years.
– I will not open America if I say that the draft procedure and the number of picks are not decisive. There are many examples of this in the NHL. It is not the most objective intermediate evaluation of a hockey player.
In this case, the club that chose the player is important. I want to thank Philadelphia as this is the first draft of a new team for CEO Daniel Brier and President of Hockey Operations Keith Jones. We see how the Flyers began to rebuild seriously, there were a lot of exchanges. I think the changes will continue.
As a result, they were not afraid of external factors as a political situation, Matvey’s (Michkov) contract with SKA for another three years. Philadelphia has targeted one of the most talented players of the generation. It is a very pleasant event, Matvey is very happy about it, as well as his family.
I would like to acknowledge the excellent work of my colleague Maxim Moliver, who will continue to represent Michkov’s interests in North America. He did everything to make Matvey’s team feel very comfortable. I know that Maxim has conducted a lot of negotiations with interested clubs in recent days.
On this day, I would like to remember Matvey’s tragically deceased father, Andrei. I loved this brilliant man very much, in heaven he watches over his son, and when choosing Matvey, he definitely smiled. Difficult time, but life goes on. I sincerely believe that Matvey in the coming season in SKA, and in a few years in Philadelphia, will prove that all the advances given are justified. And Matvey himself will become one of the brightest players of the new era,” Fedotov told .
Source : MatchTV
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