Flyers Deny Michkov Trade Request Report as Team Slumps to 15 Losses in 20 Games
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Updated · ESPN · Nov 11
Flyers Deny Michkov Trade Request Report as Team Slumps to 15 Losses in 20 Games
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Nov 11
Summary
Daniel Briere said Wednesday that Matvei Michkov has not asked Philadelphia for a trade after the GM spoke with both the winger and agent Paul Theofanous.
Rick Tocchet also rejected the report, and Michkov said he is happy in Philadelphia and focused on games rather than outside speculation.
The denial comes after bench tensions flared in Vancouver, where Michkov and defenseman Nick Seeler had a heated argument that Briere framed as frustration from losing.
Philadelphia's 5-15 start has fueled scrutiny despite last season's surprise second-round playoff run, even as Michkov leads the Flyers with 10 goals and shares the team points lead at 14.