Should Flyers Sign Matvei Michkov to 8-Year Contract Before It's Too Late?

TRENDINGPro Football HOF inductionLynx keep WNBA's top seedNFL training camp updatesRed Sox roll to 9th straight winSenate punts on college sports billStory byJonathan BaileySat, August 8, 2026 at 7:49 PM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesFlyers Make Major Announcement on Second Year NHL WingerThe Philadelphia Flyers took a huge leap forward in 2025/26 in their first season under Head Coach Rick Tocchet, and after a series win in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, they’re hoping to take another step in 2026/27 with this young, ascending core.As evidenced by their moves this off-season, the team are still seeking that young […] The post Flyers Make Major Announcement on Second Year NHL Winger appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFlyers Begin Finalizing Roster, Re-Sign Nikita GrebenkinThe Flyers have one restricted free agent left to sign.The Hockey News - Philadelphia FlyersFlyers make contract decision on RFA Nikita GrebenkinThe Flyers continue to lock up their young players, as they re-sign forward Nikita Grebenkin on a team friendly contractClutchPointsAdvertisementAdvertisementFive NHL Players Who Could Sign Eight-Year Extensions Before Time Runs OutAfter Ville Koivunen's eight-year extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the NHL's incoming change to maximum contract lengths has quickly come into focus. Who are some players that could sign for eight years before these changes come into effect?The Hockey NewsFlyers' Maksim Sokolovskii Lifts 1,000-lb. Tire in Offseason Training VideoThe Flyers prospect has a terrifying physical ceiling, showcasing his readiness to bully collegiate competition ahead joining UMaine's blue line next season.The Hockey News - Philadelphia Flyers3 Flyers Prospects Who Could Make a Splash at Training CampAt varying stages in their careers, three Flyers prospects are poised to make a splash in training camp.The Hockey News - Philadelphia FlyersFlyers Re-Sign High-Energy Winger to a 2-Year DealAfter a good portion of the summer has gone by without a deal being signed, the Philadelphia Flyers have agreed […] The post Flyers Re-Sign High-Energy Winger to a 2-Year Deal appeared first on Philly Hockey Now.Philly Hockey NowFormer Maple Leaf Nikita Grebenkin Earns Paycheck With FlyersFormer Toronto Maple Leafs left winger Nikita Grebenkin has signed a two-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Flyers.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsKoivunen Contract, For Better Or For Worse, Sets Precedent For Dubas And Penguins Moving ForwardKyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins came to terms with unproven young forward Ville Koivunen on an eight-year, $32 million contract Thursday, which could set a high precedent for future contracts involving the team's young talent.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsMontreal Canadiens’ 30-Point Forward Draws $32 Million Contract ComparisonThe Montreal Canadiens have unfinished business with one of their young forwards.And a contract signed elsewhere in the NHL could add another wrinkle to the negotiations.Zachary Bolduc is a restricted free agent after Montreal submitted a qualifying offer to the 23-year-old in June.The winger is coming off a 30-point season and has already fashioned considerably […] The post Montreal Canadiens’ 30-Point Forward Draws $32 Million Contract Comparison appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY4 Oilers Candidates For a Koivunen-Type DealStan Bowman could secure Edmonton's future by locking down emerging talents like Matt Savoie and Devon Levi before their market value skyrockets alongside the rising salary cap. Would that be smart?The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersCould A Ville Koivunen-style Extension Work for Canadiens’ Bolduc?Could Montreal Canadiens' GM Kent Hughes draw inspiration from the deal the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Ville Koivunen to end the stalemate with Zachary Bolduc? History tells us that's highly unlikely. Read on to find out why...The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensHow the Penguins’ Recent Extension Shifts the Market for the BruinsIt’s the other team in black and gold that shifted the market, and it may directly impact the Boston Bruins. […] The post How the Penguins’ Recent Extension Shifts the Market for the Bruins appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.Boston Hockey NowKoivunen's Eight-Year Extension Signals Penguins' Focus On The FutureThe Pittsburgh Penguins made a major investment in their group of forwards Thursday, signing young winger Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract extension. Koivunen has little NHL experience, but the Pens made a calculated gamble with his new deal. Will we see this type of gamble from more teams?The Hockey NewsCanadiens May Lean on Demidov to Help Land $9.5 Million StarThe Montreal Canadiens could use the help of star winger Ivan Demidov to land a fellow Russian forward in free agency. The post Canadiens May Lean on Demidov to Help Land $9.5 Million Star appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYThe Canadiens' Three Best Draft Picks Since The Start Of The Hughes-Gorton RegimeHere are the top three draft picks from the Gorton-Hughes regime, not only from a talent standpoint, but also from a character standpoint.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensDubas Dishing Koivunen Contract Raises a Lot of QuestionsBefore establishing himself as a full-time regular at the NHL level, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Ville Koivunen to an eight-year […] The post Dubas Dishing Koivunen Contract Raises a Lot of Questions appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowPenguins GM sees ‘low risk, high reward’ in Ville Koivunen’s 8-year contractPittsburgh Penguins see Ville Koivunen's eight-year deal as a gamble.The Big Lead‘He’s Willing to Risk Losing $4 Million Annually’ — NHL World Bewildered as Penguins GM Kyle Dubas Dishes Out $32M Deal to RFAThe Pittsburgh Penguins have made it clear they are willing to paint outside the lines as they reshape the franchise for the future. This approach took center stage again when general manager Kyle Dubas handed out a long-term contract that few (if any) around the league saw coming.Pro Football Network