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Emily Kaplan says there’s some kind of ‘agenda’ around Michkov trade request talk

The purported Matvei Michkov trade request chatter has quickly grown into a monster no one could have really fathomed. But then Kevin Weekes dropped his bombshell report about Michkov requesting a trade, and the entire NHL stopped spinning for a second.

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Is Matvei Michkov’s Flyers Drama About More Than a Trade?

If you’re a Philadelphia Flyers fan, it’s probably getting harder to watch Matvei Michkov without wondering what’s going on behind the scenes. One night there’s a heated exchange on the bench with teammate Nick Seeler.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Broad Street Buzz / November 11

Flyers getting ready to take on Oilers amidst trade rumors

While this might not be the biggest piece of news surrounding the Philadelphia Flyers this week, they are, in fact, playing a game on Nov. 11. Of course, the bigger piece of news dropped on Nov.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

How can Flyers right the ship on season… and rebuild?

Heading into the 2026-27 season, there was a sense of optimism surrounding the Philadelphia Flyers. The team just made the Stanley Cup Playoffs, making it as far as the second round.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Rasmus Ristolainen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 11

Flyers Activate Rasmus Ristolainen

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen will take a second pass at putting a nagging hand injury behind him. The injury, sustained on October 3rd, originally held Ristolainen out of nine games.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 11

Making sense of the Flyers' Matvei Michkov drama

Trade requests have become quite popular around the NHL over the past year, with Dylan Larkin, Brady Tkachuk and Connor Hellebuyck all forcing their way off their previous teams.

Flyers GM Daniel Briere says Matvei Michkov's reported trade request is 'all news to me'

Matvei Michkov’s ego playing a bigger role in drama than some might think

Jets fans mercilessly boo 'coward' Connor Hellebuyck in return to Winnipeg

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

Flyers activate Rasmus Ristolainen off injured reserve

The Philadelphia Flyers are welcoming a veteran blueliner back into their lineup, and this time they’re hoping it’s for good. On Wednesday, the Flyers announced that they have activated defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen off of injured reserve.

Matvei Michkov News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

Which teams would be a good fit for Matvei Michkov?

The Philadelphia Flyers may have a big decision to make on their hands. According to a report from ESPN NHL insider Kevin Weekes, young winger Matvei Michkov would like a new start with another team due to frustration with the Flyers’ success at the team level and his role within the organization.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

Flyers’ Michkov on bench spat with Seeler: ‘When guys are emotional, this is good’

Dating back to last season, there’s been no shortage of drama around the Philadelphia Flyers and forward Matvei Michkov, and the last couple days have only heightened that intrigue.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Matvei Michkov News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11

Michkov Comments on Trade Rumors, While Flyers Deny Obvious Issues

The Philadelphia Flyers were inundated with questions about the trade chatter surrounding Matvei Michkov on Wednesday morning. The discourse that reportedly

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

Matvei Michkov’s ego playing a bigger role in drama than some might think

Trade requests have become apparently become all the rage in the NHL. Since the end of last season, forwards Brady Tkachuk, Dylan Larkin, Nikita Kucherov, and goaltender Connor Hellebuyck all asked to be moved to a new team.