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Perhaps “cold-blooded” Michkov really is the big-moments finisher the Flyers need

November 23, 2024

Nov 23, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matvei Michkov (39) in action against the Chicago Blackhawks in the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

PHILADELPHIA -- At this point, it's glaringly obvious that Matvei Michkov is going to be a very good NHL player. Any serious concerns that Michkov would fail to meet the enormous hype that preceded him have been quickly quashed.
Now, it's all about figuring out what kind of very good NHL player Michkov is going to become.
Because yes, there are different types. There are the the empty-calorie scorers, the ones who rack up points but provide little else. There are the the supporting stars, players who can't be the go-to option on a top team but thrive as the second or third.
Then, there are the true superstars, the players who not only can carry the load for their clubs but want to do it. Th...

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