Swedish journalist Sportbladet Jonatan Ekeliv compared the talents of Russian Matvey Michkov and Canadian Connor Bedard on his social networks.
“Yes, in terms of talent, Michkov is closest to Bedard. Amazing street! It looks a little capricious, but that’s what they said about Kuch (Nikita Kucherov, Tampa player – approx. socialbites.ca) … and everything went well, ” wrote Ekeliv.
Bedard was selected overall by the Chicago Blues in the June 2023 National Hockey League (NHL) Draft. He scored five points (3 + 2) in three games at the World Junior Championships.
Michkov was selected seventh overall by the Philadelphia Flyer in the first round of the draft. Above him, only Dmitry Simashev (6th choice) of the Russians was elected.
On the eve of the draft, the media found Michkov’s move to Washington Capitals more likely.
In the 2022/2023 season, the striker played on loan for Sochi. Player’s rights St. Petersburg SKA.
Perm Molot graduate Michkov received an offer at the age of nine to move to the Yaroslavl Lokomotiv school.
Previously reportedRussian hockey player “Washington” requested a trade.