It has been known for a while now that there have been issues with Michkov and the Flyers. The relationship between him and the other players and the organization looks very rocky, and it appears that Michkov may have requested a trade from the team. Michkov was once looked at as the same tier as Bedard before they were in the league. Today, that may not be the case, but Michkov is still someone who has loads of potential. As the Flames are still looking for their star forward, is Matvei Michkov a target worth targeting? We asked, you answered.
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Should the Flames trade for Michkov?
We posted the poll below for our readers.
Yes
Michkov is an elite talent. There is no doubt about that. He put up 26 goals and 63 points in his rookie season, and currently he leads the team in goals and points. As a right-wing forward, he would be a great fit for the Flames if they were to acquire him. The team has been looking for elite talent at forward. Matvei Gridin has been a much better player than many expected when he was drafted; however, Michkov is on another tier. He would also provide some more goal-scoring support at right wing, as right now Coronato is the best threat at that position for the team.
No
Despite Michkov’s talents, many may be worried about the off-ice issues. It’s never a good sign when a player can’t get along with his teammates, especially when it leads to on-ice arguments with teammates on the bench. On top of that, the starting price for acquiring him would be massive. Multiple of the Flames’ top young players and prospects would need to be included in the package. That includes Nemec, Gridin, Coronato, Parekh, Wyttenbach, Potter, and more. Some of these names are very tough to even think about including in a trade, especially with how great Parekh, Gridin, and Coronato have been playing so far.
Elite talent is available
The Flames are in a rebuild, and they need elite talent in their group of forwards. When talent is available, the only way you can have elite talent is by getting it. Whether through trade, the draft, or free agency. However, the Flames need to decide if Michkov is a fit for the team, and if the cost of acquiring him would be worth it for the long-term success of the team.
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