New York Rangers rivals top prospect officially has his contract terminated

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Hunter Bowman
June 26, 2024 (11:11 PM)

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Philadelphia Flyers top prospect officially has his contract terminated.

The Philadelphia Flyers announced earlier this week that their star prospect Matvei Michkov had officially terminated his contract with KHL club SKA St. Petersburg.

This will allow the 19-year old prospect to following his dream and transition into the NHL this season.

Flyers general manager Danny Briere issued the following statement regarding Michkov's decision:

«The Philadelphia Flyers were informed earlier today of Matvei Michkov's release from his KHL contract with SKA Hockey Club. We are certainly excited to learn of this news and look forward to reconnecting with Matvei's representatives in the coming days. Additionally, we are appreciative of SKA Saint Petersburg for allowing Matvei Michkov to pursue his dream of playing in the NHL.»

It's important to notice that Briere says �we look forward to reconnecting with Michkov's representatives', implying that they were not connected with them throughout this process.

However, the SKA is finally allowing Michkov to pursue his dream of playing in the NHL, which suggests Michkov will be getting the guaranteed NHL time that SKA head coach Roman Rotenberg bargained for previously.

Matvei Michkov also released a statement through a Russian media outlet, MatchTV:

«After much thought, I decided to try my hand at the NHL. I want to say a huge thank you to the SKA management for being accommodating in this matter. I immediately stated my position that I only want to play for SKA in the KHL � no trades or loans. I will try to make it to the NHL, but if I return to the KHL, I will only play in St. Petersburg,» Michkov said.

«It was not an easy decision, but I feel it was the right one: I am full of strength and desire to prove that I am worthy of playing there. In addition, it was my father's long-time dream: he really wanted to see my debut in the NHL, and it is extremely important for me to take this step, including for his sake. I am sure he would support me in this.»

«Thanks to Roman Borisovich Rotenberg for believing in me, inviting me to SKA, giving me every opportunity to develop and improve my game. Thanks to all the coaches, players, and staff with whom I worked, played, and won here. And, of course, thanks to our fans. I am sure we will meet again. See you, Petersburg!»

Such a crazy journey for the young star, but it doesn't end there, as the next steps Michkov needs to take to join the Flyers, the first thing is to obviously sign his entry-level contract and then finish the process of getting his work visa.

Source: Phillyhockeynow
Flyers' Matvei Michkov Officially Terminates KHL Contract, Speaks Out