Matvei Michkov has not formally requested trade from Flyers

Flyers say no formal request received; Michkov leads club with 10 goals through 20 games and remains a hold in fantasy lineups. Fantasy impact.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 11, 2026

The Philadelphia Flyers have not received a formal trade request from Matvei Michkov and were surprised by reports suggesting the winger wants to play elsewhere, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. Michkov leads the club with 10 goals and is tied for the team lead with 14 points through 20 games. Sources said there has been turmoil behind the scenes, including a heated bench exchange with Nick Seeler on Monday, and Michkov told reporters Saturday he wants more ice time than his current 15:54 average. The Flyers have no intention of trading the 21-year-old, who becomes a restricted free agent this summer.

Michkov remains a hold for fantasy managers despite the noise. His underlying play grades 77 out of 100 among forwards (shots, scoring chances and ice time), a read on how sustainable his scoring is. Philadelphia plays three times this week (Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday).

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Matvei Michkov

Michkov averages 0.72 points per game in his recent sample, along with 2.2 shots and 0.4 hits. He skates 14:59 a night and logs 2:06 on the first power-play unit, fifth among all Flyers skaters for power-play time. He contributes 0.17 power-play points per game. His underlying play grades 77 out of 100 among forwards (shots, scoring chances and ice time), a read on how sustainable his scoring is.

The trade talk creates uncertainty, but Michkov's production makes him rosterable in all formats as long as he remains in Philadelphia. The Flyers play three games this week, giving him ample opportunity to add to his team-leading goal total. General manager Danny Briere has repeatedly said Michkov is part of the picture for years to come, and the team has no intention of moving him now.

What to do

• Hold Matvei Michkov in all formats as long as he stays in Philadelphia and continues to lead the club in goals.

• Monitor the situation for any change in ice time or role, but expect Michkov to play three games this week.

• Do not overreact to the trade chatter given the Flyers have received no formal request and say they will not move him.

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