NHL Rumors: Matvei Michkov Will Be Released Today, and Rutger McGroarty’s Status

Matvei Michkov will receive his release from SKA today and will join the Philadelphia Flyers

Anthony DiMarco: You’ve been told that Matvei Michkov will be leaving SKA and heading to North America to join the Philadelphia Flyers.

Elliotte Friedman: The deal is not yet complete but there is hope that the Flyers and Michkov close the deal.

Pierre LeBrun: “Sources confirm that SKA will grant Michkov his release on Monday. The source says that it is based on principles of compassion, Michkov’s father died last year.

JP Barry and Pat Brisson of CAA Hockey acquired the rights to represent Michkov a few weeks ago and working closely with agent Paul Theofanous have been working on his release.

Once released, Michkov should be across the ocean and join the Flyers in 1-2 weeks depending on the immigration visa process. “

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Friedman’s song Rutger McGroarty – Winnipeg Jets situation

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – They Really Did It … an episode on Winnipeg Jets prospect Rutger McGroarty and the possibility of him being traded.

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Marek: “We’ll start with the Winnipeg Jets and what happened with first round draft pick Rutger McGroarty.”

Friedman: “So I’m going to be really careful here, Jeff, because I don’t have a lot of answers. His family advisor is not talking and the Jets are not talking. But one thing I can tell you is that I’ve heard his name come up in trade talks. That the Jets have discussed a trade and other teams have discussed acquiring McGroarty’s rights.

Now you will remember a few months ago after the NCAA season, McGroarty announced that he would be returning to Michigan for his junior year. And the Jets have his rights for two more years.

And again, I’m not going to guess about anything here. I’ll just say I heard his name come up in trade talks. So we’ll see where this all goes over the next few weeks. He’s a good player, and he’s desirable.”

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Marek: “You will. There is also an event called the NHL draft on the horizon and the Winnipeg Jets do not have a first round pick in this draft. I’m just wondering how much, how much spicier the action in the area is found next Friday in Vegas. We’ll see when we get there.”