It would seem rather unlikely for the Flyers to trade Michkov to an in-division rival.
But there might not be a better place for his development, specifically if he gets the chance to play with his idol, Alex Ovechkin. Michkov, like plenty of young hockey players, grew up admiring the Great 8 from afar. Who better than Ovi to mentor a potential heir as a franchise player of the Capitals?
It would cost the Caps a pretty penny to get Michkov from Philadelphia, although Washington’s 11th-ranked NHL prospect pool, according to the Athletic, might be able to get it done.
And who knows, a major trade for a young potential star could be enough to convince the Caps’ captain to come back for one more year.