A trade rumor floated by Bleed Oil Blue's Justin Cohn would send Matvei Michkov from the Flyers to the Oilers.
IceMetrix laid out the framework: Ike Howard, a 2028 first-round pick and a 2028 third-rounder heading to Philadelphia.
Michkov has 2 goals, one on the power play, on a $950,000 cap hit.
Howard has 2 assists on a $972,500 deal, and his name keeps showing up in Edmonton trade ideas, from Simon Edvinsson to Alex DeBrincat.
Philadelphia says no without blinking. A 21-year-old scorer for a prospect with two assists and picks years down the road isn't close.
It's like offering your neighbor a used lawn mower and a coupon for his vintage car.
Edmonton Journal columnist Jim Matheson has noted the Oilers don't own their 2027 first, which explains why this pitch reaches into 2028.
New Jersey and the Rangers could be teams to watch if Matvei Michkov ever becomes available, though neither has been confirmed as a suitor.
Colorado and Dallas would also be intriguing hypothetical fits for his offensive upside. Pittsburgh and Vancouver round out the list of potential destinations worth discussing. For now, these are speculative fits, not reported trade interest.
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Would the Flyers trade Matvei Michkov? Examining the Oilers' proposed package
The Flyers are 0-5-3 after Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to Seattle.
They've scored just 10 goals in eight games, so trading one of their few young scorers makes no sense.
Michkov's -7 rating isn't pretty, but nobody on that roster looks good right now.
Travis Konecny remains out until at least Oct 17, and his no-movement clause is already part of the trade chatter, with Utah floated as a potential partner.
Trevor Zegras finally scored his first goal of the season on Tuesday.
Edmonton is 5-0-1 and riding a five-game winning streak.
Connor McDavid has 17 points, and Evan Bouchard has 14.
Vasily Podkolzin has 7 goals, so the Oilers aren't exactly desperate for scoring.
Zach Hyman is day-to-day, which is about the closest thing Edmonton has to a need up front.
Who says no? Philadelphia, loudly and without needing a second look.
The Flyers visit Detroit tonight and host Ottawa on Saturday, while the Oilers host Utah.
Philadelphia has been just as bad at home as on the road, going 0-2-2 and 0-3-1.
If Philadelphia ever moves Michkov, it will want a young star back. This package doesn't come close.
Would you trade Matvei Michkov for Ike Howard and a first-round pick?
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