Matvei Michkov is a Russian professional ice hockey forward, playing for the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL, as of 2024. Born December 9, 2004, Michkov gained early attention for setting records in youth hockey leagues across Russia. He scored 109 points in 26 games in the Russian U-16 league and later surpassed the record of NHL star Nikita Kucherov with 56 points in 56 games in the U-20 division.
In 2020, Michkov transferred to SKA Saint Petersburg’s youth program, where he scored 38 goals and led the league in goals during the 2020–21 season in Russia's MHL. He set a new points record at the age of 16 years in the MHL. His NHL career started with the Flyers when they drafted him seventh overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
Matvei Michkov Salary
According to Spotrac, for the 2024-25 season, Michkov will earn a base salary of $855,000 along with a signing bonus of $95,000. His cap hit for the season is set at $950,000.
How much does Matvei Michkov make?
Matvei Michkov is under a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers from 2024-2026. His contract guarantees him $12,750,000 in total earnings, including a signing bonus of $285,000 and an average annual salary of $4,250,000, as per Sportrac.
Below is the contract breakdown of Marvei Michkov:
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Annual Cap % | League Cap | Cash | Annual Cash |
| 2024-25 | $20 | $950,000 | 1.08% | $950,000 | $950,000 | $950,000 |
| 2025-26 | $21 | $950,000 | 1.08% | $950,000 | $950,000 | $1,900,000 |
| 2026-27 | $22 | $950,000 | 1.08% | $950,000 | $950,000 | $2,850,000 |
| 2027-28 | $23 | RFA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
How much of Matvei Michkov’s contract is guaranteed?
Michkov's three-year contract worth $12,750,000 with the Philadelphia Flyers is fully guaranteed. He will be earning an average annual salary of $4,250,000, as per Sportrac.
What are the terms of Matvei Michkov’s contract?
Matvei Michkov's contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, signed in 2024, is a 3-year deal worth $12.75 million. Here are some key points of his contract:
Duration: 3 years (2024-2027)
Total Value: $12,750,000
Average Annual Salary: $4,250,000
Signing Bonus: $285,000
Guaranteed Amount: $12,750,000
Base Salary in 2024-25: $855,000
Signing Bonus in 2024-25: $95,000
Cap Hit: $950,000 per year
Free Agent Status: Restricted Free Agent (RFA) in 2027
Matvei Michkov’s Career Earnings
Matvei Michkov's career earnings through 2024 are projected to be $950,000 as part of his rookie contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. From his three-year contract from 2024 to 2027, Michkov is expected to earn a cumulative total of $2,850,000, with $950,000 paid each year, as per Sportrac.
Matvei Michkov’s Contract History
Matvei Michkov has signed only one contract in his career, as per Spotrac. He will play under his rookie three-year contract with the Flyers until 2027.
FAQs on Matvei Michkov
A. Matvei Michkov is signed for three-years with Flyers, starting from 2024 until 2027
A. Yes, Matvei Michkov will be playing for the 2024-2025 season in the NHL.
A. Matvei Michkov is from Perm, Russia.
A. Matvei Michkov was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
