@Capitals Why can’t you figure your lines out Coach? We are six weeks in. Why are you still not employing your best top PP unit? Why do you not adjust your defensive style that clearly isn’t working and giving up grade A chances? 🤷🏼♂️
Why I'm skeptical Michkov's getting singled out for "no reason" in Philadelphia:
Pre Draft:
• Fought teammate, Ivan Miroshnichenko, at a national team training session.
• Allegedly acted aggressively towards teammates, tripping them in practice, driving a stick into his goalies chest, kicking teammates, via Mathias Brunet
• Washington Capitals scout Andrei Nikolishin publicly said "I have not seen such disrespect for other people in my life" in reference to Michkov's attitude off-ice.
2024/25:
• Gets a misconduct for trying to grab the whistle from a ref after a scrum
• Loses his cool at Head Coach John Tortorella on bench
2025/26:
• Shows up out of shape to camp
• Some teammates didn't want to play on a line with him. Via The Athletic.
• During 2nd round of the playoffs, an anonymous NHL executive claimed that Michkov was uncoachable, a poor teammate, and a terrible kid. Via Daily Faceoff.
2026/27:
• Loses his cool at Travis Konecny on bench
• Loses his cool at Nick Seeler on bench
• Caught liking posts on Instagram questioning why he isn't getting more minutes
• Potentially leaked a trade request through Kevin Weekes (ESPN) - still unconfirmed while front office publicly denies it.
@RichmanEvan@rmnb@Keith_Leonard Kuch is literally 33 and coming off a contract. Where’s the appeal outside of points? Pay a 30+ year old 15-20M until he’s 40?
David Pagnotta: Re Ivan Miroshnichenko future/Capitals: He still wants to be traded, they're talking to a variety of teams...I think Chicago is one of them - Tom Gazzola Show (11/10)
@PotatoGod985@IceMetrix Best of luck with your out of shape lazy player who wants out potato, I’m sure he’ll be a generational player for Philly for years to come 🤷🏽♂️
Tonight's projected lineup for our first-ever clash with the Hammers:
Where to tune in:
📺 @fox43.2 Antenna TV (coverage begins at 7 p.m.)
🖥️ https://t.co/Xr81qru4AD via @FloHockey
📻 @FroggyValley, @FoxSports1460am, @woyk1350
Henry Cavill now publicaly stated that he’s open to comeback. Ben Affleck is open to comeback if Zack is involved. Gal Gadot is open to comeback if Zack is involved.