Flyers Assure Matvei Michkov He Will Not Be Traded Following Rumors

The Philadelphia Flyers assured star Matvei Michkov he will not be traded following recent rumors regarding his future. GM Danny Briere and President Keith Jones met face-to-face with Michkov and consulted younger teammates, who provided positive feedback. The team plans to build around the 21-year-old, who leads the Flyers with 11 goals and 16 points after scoring in a 4-3 win over Columbus. Michkov is in the final year of his entry-level contract and is a pending restricted free agent.