Matvei Michkov is grinding hard this offseason, with the hopes of a bounce back 2026-27 season.
After an inconsistent sophomore season (down to 20G/51P amid fitness/conditioning questions and inconsistent play under Head Coach Rick Tocchet), the 21-year-old is putting in serious work ahead of his final ELC year. Recent reports and social media show him training intensely back in Russia.
Key Details:
- Star-studded sessions: Spotted working out with NHLer’s like Artemi Panarin, Mikhail Sergachev, Andrei Kuzmenko, Vasili Podkolzin, and others under trainer Dmitry Yashankin.
- Recent videos: Flyers’ fans have been sharing his IG workout clips (e.g., skating, shooting, dry-land work in Flyers gear). He’s posting evidence of putting the work in.
- Timeline: He’s in Russia for now and will play in the Match of the Year in St. Petersburg on July 25. Flyers expect him back in Voorhees, NJ, in early August for more training with the organization ahead of camp. A trusted trainer reportedly spent time with him overseas in June too.
This is a big contrast to last summer, when he admitted taking too much time off the ice (leading to a slow start, body comp issues, and needing to catch up on cardio/strength). He learned from it—during the Olympic break he was already doing two-a-days (gym + endurance) instead of resting.
Flyers fans (and the organization) are hyped for a bounce-back. Head Coach Rick Tocchet and others have noted his drive, and this offseason focus on conditioning, separation speed, and overall prep could be exactly what he needs.
Michkov’s still super young and talented—expect him to come in better prepared for 2026-27. The kid’s got that dog in him.
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