Matvei Michkov will get his KHL launch
SKA Ice Hockey Membership: SKA retains the rights to Matvei Michkov however he will likely be allowed to hitch the Philadelphia Flyers.
Hockey Information Hub: Assertion (translated) from SKA head coach Roman Rotenberg.
“Matvei Michkov is transferring to Philadelphia. We analyzed the state of affairs intimately and determined to assist Matvei’s choice.
Moreover, we now have loads of respect for his late father who labored with SKA. He labored onerous with a view to assist his son’s expertise develop. We all know that Andrei Michkov dreamt of Matvei taking part in within the NHL, and we aren’t going to stop this dream from changing into a actuality.
It’s essential that Matvei solely desires to play for SKA within the KHL; his league rights stay with us. We’ll be prepared to supply Matvei a serving to hand, and we need to want him luck.
Philadelphia Flyers: Assertion from Flyers GM Daniel Briere on Matvei Michkov’s KHL launch.
“The Philadelphia Flyers have been knowledgeable earlier at this time of Matvei Michkov’s launch from his KHL contract with SKA Hockey Membership.
We’re actually excited to study of this information and stay up for reconnecting with Matvei’s representatives within the coming days.
Moreover, we’re appreciative of SKA Saint Petersburg for permitting Matvei Michkov to pursue his dream of taking part in within the NHL.”
Charlie O’Connor: “The Flyers will signal Matvei Michkov to an NHL ELC within the not-so-distant future, so don’t fear about that. However don’t count on it to essentially come at this time. Probability it may not occur till subsequent week. Suppose the 2 sides are simply working via what they’re allowed to do and when.”
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, Elias Lindholm, LA Kings, and the NY Islanders
The Winnipeg Jets have prolonged Dylan DeMelo
Winnipeg Jets: The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenseman Dylan DeMelo to a four-year contract extension.
Puck Pedia: DeMelo’s four-year extension is value $19.6 million, a $4.9 million wage cap hit, with 10-team no-trade clause.
2024-25: $5.5 million
2025-26: $5.0 million
2026-27: $5.0 million
2027-28: $4.1 million
Dylan DeMelo, signed 4x$4.9M by WPG, is a high 4 defensive defenceman. Very robust monitor report of scoring likelihood suppression mixed with good puck administration and sneaky passing capability. #GoJetsGo pic.twitter.com/eKn3OT6sK6
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) June 25, 2024
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The Colorado Avalanche prolong Casey Mittelstadt
Colorado Avalanche: The Avalanche have signed ahead Casey Mittelstadt to a three-year extension.
Pierre LeBrun: The three-year deal carries a $5.75 million cap hit.
Casey Mittelstadt, signed 3x$5.75M by COL, is a playmaking two-way centre. Not significantly speedy or bodily however performs a sensible pass-first model of hockey that ought to make him a long-term match at 2C for the Avs. #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/AjKaQArQw3
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) June 25, 2024
