The Canadiens passed on Matvei Michkov at last year's draft. His situation in Russia in the KHL worried the Canadiens.
The Habs eventually chose to draft David Reinbacher with the 5th overall pick. Michkov ultimately slipped to the 7th spot with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Ultimately, the Russian could make his NHL debut long before the Canadiens' defenseman. According to several reports, Michkov could debut with the Flyers in the fall and arrive in North America sometime this summer.
His contract in the KHL would not be an obstacle according to the Russian newspaper Sport-Express.
The Montreal Canadiens and Kent Hughes might regret overlooking Matvei Michkov, and comparisons between the forward and David Reinbacher will only intensify in the coming years, especially in Montreal.
