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Russian prospect, NHL 1st-round pick Matvei Michkov signs with Philadelphia Flyers

Jul. 01, 2024 16:54 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Matvei Michkov's talent has drawn comparisions to Eric Lindros. His slick playmaking had scouts projecting Michkov might have been drafted right beind Chicago's Connor Bedard in 2023 had he not been tangled in a long-term deal with his team in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey...

Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?

Jun. 30, 2024 18:18 PM EDT

A scandal has rocked Canadian hockey and led to multiple investigations of several players who were on the nation's gold medal-winning 2018 world junior team, including some who have moved on to the NHL. Charges were filed February in London, Ontario, against five of those players,...

Stars, Flyers buy out Suter, Atkinson as NHL teams clear space for offseason moves

Jun. 28, 2024 13:04 PM EDT

Buyout season is underway around the NHL as teams clear salary cap space for upcoming moves. The Dallas Stars on Friday bought out the final year of veteran defenseman Ryan Suter’s contract after his disappointing playoffs. The Philadelphia Flyers are moving in the same direction...

Philadelphia Flyers to buy out remainder of Cam Atkinson's contract

Jun. 28, 2024 12:30 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers announced Friday that they will buy out the remainder of forward Cam Atkinson's contract. Atkinson was signed through 2025. He was with the Flyers for three years and posted 36 goals and 42 assists in 143 regular-season games. ...

Michkov is being released by his KHL club, a step toward him joining the Flyers, AP source says

Jun. 23, 2024 14:58 PM EDT

Matvei Michkov is being released by his club in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League, the first step toward the Philadelphia Flyers’ top prospect joining them in the NHL next season, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on...