Former defenseman for several KHL teams Nikita Shchitov told he was not surprised by the Russian striker’s strong start Matveya Mishkova in the NHL.
On Saturday, Michkov allowed two assists in the NHL regular season match against Buffalo (5:2). In total, the 19-year-old Russian has 15 points (6+9) in 16 games, leading the NHL scoring race among rookies.
— I’m not surprised that Michkov started so vigorously in the NHL, I expected it. The guy is arrogant and angry in a sporting way, he’s not afraid to take the initiative into his own hands, he doesn’t hesitate to take shots on goal, and he doesn’t pass the buck. He has skills and talent.
I don’t think Matvey will have any problems. Yes, he was removed from the lineup for a few games, but that was done more for the education of the hockey player than to punish him. Michkov takes his first steps; they try to properly treat these potential stars, teach them and develop them. You must therefore take it calmly. Everything is fine and stable for Matvey, we can only be happy for him,” Shchitov told .
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