The head coach “Sochi” Sergei Zubov in an interview with said that the striker Matvei Mishkov will be a strength for the team if he stays in the lineup.
Michkov spent the last KHL season in Sochi on loan from SKA. The 19-year-old forward scored 41 (19+22) points in 47 matches with a utility rating of -6. Michkov was selected 7th overall by Philadelphia in the 2023 NHL Draft.
— In recent seasons, Matvey Michkov, whom you know well from his work in the youth team and SKA, played on loan for Sochi. Will you be happy if he is part of your team again?
“If the opportunity arises to work with him, then, of course, I will be happy to do so.” However, Matvey is a top player. He played well for Sochi last season. If he returns to the team, it will be a reinforcement.
— Michkov is a talented player, an extraordinary personality. How to find an approach to such guys?
— Each player is a person. We need to find an approach and understanding for everyone. Everything is built through communication. We need to find a common language to express our thoughts,” Zubov told .
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