Agent Reveals That Matvei Michkov Refused To Play With A Very Surprising Player

An agent reported that Michkov had his mind made up that he did not want to be drafted by the Washington Capitals and play with none other than fellow Russian superstar Alex Ovechkin.

With the seventh pick in the draft, it was the Philadelphia Flyers who took the forward amidst his current contract situation back home in Russia. Michkov had no reported complaints about being drafted to Philly, nor did he look disappointed as he was selected.

Now that his opinions have been made public, we will now see how Capitals fans will react to this news.

As Read On The Hockey News - Report: Michkov Didn't Want To Be Drafted By Capitals Or Coyotes 'For Various Reasons'

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