Flyers top prospect Matvei Michkov is reportedly being bought out of his KHL contract to pursue a career in the NHL. SKA Saint Petersburg, Michkov’s current club, that they were going to buy out the contract of the 19-year-old forward. Michkov was the consensus number two prospect in the 2023 NHL draft behind number one overall selection, Connor Bedard. However, he dropped to … [Read more...] about What Flyers Prospect Means to the Team Entering the 2024-25 Season
Archives for June 2024
2024 NHL Draft Scouting Reports: Prospects 33-40
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day our LWOS Prospects Writers will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow Ben Kerr, and Frederik Frandsen on Twitter, and spread the word for the site that will bring you … [Read more...] about 2024 NHL Draft Scouting Reports: Prospects 33-40
Philadelphia Flyers Part Ways With Cam Atkinson
The Philadelphia Flyers buyout the final year of a contract. They say goodbye to veteran forward Cam Atkinson today. Atkinson was acquired by the Flyers via trade in 2021, where he was shipped off from the Columbus Blue Jackets to Philadelphia. Philadelphia acquired him in exchange for forward Jakub Voráček in a one-for-one player swap. Atkinson signed a 7-year $41,125,000 deal … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Flyers Part Ways With Cam Atkinson
Utah Brings Back Defenceman With New Contract
The building blocks on the back end continue for Utah. Michael Kesselring has a new contract to keep him with the franchise. He is signed for the next two years. He was one of the better players on the Arizona Coyotes last season and gets to continue on with the club. Kesselring Inks Contract To Remain In Utah The transition of the blueline continues for the franchise and now … [Read more...] about Utah Brings Back Defenceman With New Contract
Columbus Blue Jackets Trade RFA Two-Way Centre
The Columbus Blue Jackets have sent Alexandre Texier to the St. Louis Blues by trade and then it was announced that he signs with the club. Texier had been a restricted free agent (RFA) with arbitration eligibility. So, it was nice for General Manager Don Waddell to make the trade and allow the Blues to sign him. It is reportedly a two-year deal worth $2.1 in annual average … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Trade RFA Two-Way Centre