In his team’s last match, Matvei Michkov was left aside by his head coach.
John Tortorella said he made his decision to “help” his youngster.
The Flyers won… And good old Torts chose to keep the same lineup for the club’s game tonight, against the Florida Panthers.
This means, therefore, that Michkov will be left out for a second match in a row.
The decision is causing discussion, especially among supporters in Philadelphia.
It’s getting people talking in Philly because since the start of the season, Michkov has been playing relatively well.
He had a quieter streak, being shut out in four straight games… But still.
Michkov is still the second best scorer on his club and he is one of the only ones who is able to create things offensively for the Flyers.
It’s as if Martin St-Louis decided to leave Lane Hutson out in two consecutive games.
Do you realize what a disaster it would be in Montreal?…
That said, John Tortorella has the reputation that we know and it seems that it is going even worse given that the decision comes from him.
It makes sense…
Prolongation
Note that Michkov, in 13 games this season, has obtained a total of four goals and six assists.
He has ten points on the clock… And he is second among the best points scorers among rookies this season.
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