Matvei Michkov, currently under contract with SKA Saint Petersburg, could arrive in the NHL sooner than expected. This news is a boon for GM Daniel Brière, who could count on him as early as next season.
However, Michkov's arrival could make Joel Farabee available with the Flyers, according to journalist Marc-Antoine Godin.
Farabee, an effective left winger, could be a quality acquisition for the Canadiens. Kent Hughes, the Canadiens' GM, has expressed interest in another trade of this nature this summer.