Matvei Michkov gets his KHL release
SKA Ice Hockey Club: SKA retains the rights to Matvei Michkov but he will be allowed to join the Philadelphia Flyers.
Hockey News Hub: Statement (translated) from SKA coach Roman Rotenberg.
“Matvei Michkov is moving to Philadelphia. We analyzed the situation in detail and decided to support Matvei’s decision.
In addition, we have great respect for his late father who worked with SKA. He worked hard to help his son’s skills improve. We know that Andrei Michkov dreamed of Matvei playing in the NHL, and we will not stop this dream from becoming a reality.
It is important that Matvei wants to play only for SKA in the KHL; his league rights remain with us. We will be ready to help Matvei, and we want to wish him luck.
Philadelphia Flyers: Statement from Flyers GM Daniel Briere on Matvei Michkov’s KHL release.
“The Philadelphia Flyers were notified today of the release of Matvei Michkov from his KHL contract with the SKA Hockey Club.
We are really pleased to read about this news and look forward to further communication with Matvei’s representatives in the coming days.
Additionally, we are grateful to SKA Saint Petersburg for allowing Matvei Michkov to fulfill his dream of playing in the NHL.”
Charlie O’Connor: “The Flyers will sign Matvei Michkov to the NHL ELC in the not too distant future, so don’t worry about that. But don’t expect it to arrive today. It might not happen until next week. Consider that both parties are working on what they are allowed to do and when. “
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The Winnipeg Jets extended Dylan DeMelo
Winnipeg Jets: The Winnipeg Jets signed linebacker Dylan DeMelo to a four-year contract.
Puck Pedia: DeMelo’s four-year extension is worth $19.6 million, $4.9 million in salary cap space, and a 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 for 4x$4.9M by WPG, is a top four defensive back. A very strong record of suppressing scoring opportunities combined with good puck handling and deceptive passing ability. #GoJetsGo pic.twitter.com/eKn3OT6sK6
– JFresh (@JFreshHockey) June 25, 2024
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The Colorado Avalanche extended Casey Mittelstadt
The Colorado Avalanche: The Avalanche signed forward Casey Mittelstadt to a three-year extension.
Pierre LeBrun: Three-year contract with a cap hit of $5.75 million.
Casey Mittelstadt, signed for 3x$5.75M by COL, is a two-way center. Not particularly fast or physical but he plays a smart pass-first type of hockey that should make him a long-term fit at 2C for the Avs. #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/AjKaQArQw3
– JFresh (@JFreshHockey) June 25, 2024
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