Russian forward Matvey Michkov said he felt incredible emotions after the results of the National Hockey League (NHL) auditions, where he was selected seventh by the Philadelphia Flyers. The hockey player talked about it on ESPN.
“I am so happy to be in Philadelphia, incredible feelings. I think I will come to the NHL soon, this is my dream. It means a lot to me and my dream is the Stanley Cup,” said the athlete.
The 61st NHL Draft will be held June 28-29, 2023 in Nashville, USA.
The forward has played this season at the SKA St. He spent in Sochi on loan from St. Petersburg. He played 27 games for the Southerners, scoring nine goals and providing 11 assists.
According to the results of the KHL regular season, Sochi finished last in the Western Conference with just 32 points in 68 games.
The Chicago Blackhawks had previously selected Connor Bedard in the first overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft. The Anaheim Ducks chose striker Leo Karlsson with the number two pick. Adam Fantilli was the third overall draft pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Formerly an NHL club elongated a five-year contract with a Russian hockey player.