Matvei Michkov requests trade out of Philadelphia

The N HL trade deadline is several months away , but Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov has reportedly asked his team for a trade.

This development comes on the heels of a heated incident between Michkov and a teammate, veteran blueliner Nick Seeler, during the Flyers' 3-1 victory on the road against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

"From multiple league sources, with the Flyers unimpressive start and internal turmoil, Michkov would likely want a new start elsewhere. He's in the last year of his contract & is a prime trade candidate moving forward," NHL insider Kevin Weekes of the NHL Network shared via a social media post on X, formerly Twitter.

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Naturally, Weekes' report triggered a barrage of strong reactions from fans online.

"How about they fire [Rick Tocchet] and pay Michkov what he wants," a fan said .

"Package up [Porter Martone] and Michkov on a deal. Where they go I go," a social media user on X shared .

"You just created anarchy in Philly there will pitch forks asking for Keith Jones and Danny Briere's head..they can't trade Michkov," another one commented .

I am finished with the Flyers, unforgivable… fire @DannyBriere48 Now. What a disaster," a different fan said .

"Let me guess, Florida, Tampa, Vegas or Dallas?" another comment read.

Michkov is playing on the final year of his current contract with the Flyers . Without an extension yet, he is bound to become a restricted free agent next summer. Michkov inked a three-year, $12.75 million contract with Philadelphia in 2024, one that comes with a cap hit of $950,000.

So far in the 2026-27 season, Michkov is leading the Flyers in goals (10) and points (14) through 20 games.