Matvei, John Tortorella and Michkov

John Tortorella sparks outrage with latest move involving Matvei Michkov.
Fans in Philadelphia are not happy with the latest decision from their head coach, this in spite of the fact that Flyers head coach John Tortorella had already hinted at the possibility of this admittedly controversial decision.
John Tortorella Offers Dubious Reason for Benching Matvei Michkov vs. Lightning
Head coach John Tortorella and the Philadelphia Flyers made major airwaves after making public the decision to bench, as in fully healthy scratch, rookie sensation Matvei Michkov ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Tortorella’s Handling Of Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov Is Consistent With Recent History
John Tortorella has been steady in his handling of young talent during his tenure behind the bench in Philadelphia. Read More The post Tortorella’s Handling Of Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov Is Consistent With Recent History appeared first on Metro Philadelphia.
Matvei Michkov will be a healthy scratch in Tampa. ‘It’s part of the process,’ says John Tortorella
In his two-plus years as Flyers head coach, John Tortorella has preached that nobody is above the law and backed up those words with his actions. Thursday morning was the latest example. Before the team’s morning skate,
Flyers' John Tortorella Healthy Scratching Top Rookie Matvei Michkov Is Perfectly OK
Philadelphia Flyers coach scratching rookie of the month Matvei Michkov is not necessarily a bad thing. It's now up to the Calder Trophy contender to respond effectively.
Matvei Michkov has his first public battle with John Tortorella
Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella announced this morning that star rookie Matvei Michkov will be scratched for this evening's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. When pushed for his reasoning on the decision,
Flyers' rookie Matvei Michkov is healthy scratch against Lightning
Philadelphia Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov was a healthy scratch Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, a move coach John Tortorella described as “just part of the process” in the young player
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Why John Tortorella’s decision to scratch Matvei Michkov isn’t shocking — or alarming
The writing was already on the wall that he might get pulled — John Tortorella even mentioned that possibility after the ...
John Tortorella showed his frustration with his short postgame comments. But was it all bad vs. the Hurricanes?
John Tortorella’s postgame press conference on Tuesday lasted 25 seconds. Did you see enough progress in the game tonight, a ...
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Tortorella: “It’s part of the process”
“He is a great kid,” Tortorella said after the St. Louis game. “He wants to do so well, but it’s a lot. It’s a lot for him.
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Tortorella Benches Russian Rookie Michkov, Impact on Awards
Coach John Tortorella benches rookie Matvei Michkov, affecting his Rookie of the Year odds. As Michkov transitions from the ...
Flyers’ Owen Tippett finds his rhythm, scoring in consecutive games. But will it last?
Tippett notched his third goal of the season on Thursday. Though, the forward has struggled to net the majority of his shot ...
Siobhan's Opinion: There Was Massive Overreaction To Flyers Benching Matvei Michkov
Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella's decision to scratch Matvei Michkov for their game against the Tampa Bay ...