Who was Matvei Michkov's father, Andrei? Top prospect's dad found dead under mysterious circumstances

Andrei Michkov, the father of top NHL Draft prospect Matvei Michkov, has passed away under unexplained circumstances. The news was confirmed by the Russian Hockey Federation on Twitter, which reported that Andrei Michkov had gone missing earlier on Tuesday. An emergency alert was issued stating that he was missing as of April 2.

According to reports, Andrei Michkov left the home he shared with his son on Sunday night, saying he would be right back. However, his body was later found in a pond near Sochi, where his son had spent the second half of the 2022-23 season.

Andrei Michkov was just 51 years old at the time of his death. He was a devoted father who raised Matvei and gave him a solid start in life. His sudden and tragic death is a huge loss to the Michkov family, who are mourning the loss of a wonderful person.

Matvei Michkov, 18, is considered to be one of the best prospects in the NHL Draft. Many believe he is one of the most skilled prospects to come out of Europe in quite some time. However, his father's death has cast a shadow over his bright future in the sport.

Before signing his KHL deal, Michkov was believed to be the closest competitor to Connor Bedard to go first overall in the draft. However, due to his deal with SKA St. Petersburg, which runs until 2026, he is expected to fall outside of the top three in the draft this year.

The loss of Andrei Michkov is a tragedy for the hockey community. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the Michkov family during this difficult time.

Matvei Michkov will be staying in the KHL for the 2023-24 season

Matvei Michkov announced that he will be staying in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) for the 2023-24 season, even if he is drafted by an NHL team.

"I have decided to stay in the KHL for another season to continue my development as a player," Michkov said in a statement to NHL.com. "While I have dreams of playing in the NHL one day, I believe that staying in the KHL for another year will be the best decision for my career."

There are still teams that are willing to take a chance on Michkov. His talent and potential are simply too great to ignore, and teams will be closely monitoring his progress in the KHL next season.

Matvei Michkov is already under contract with HC Sochi, and while he has expressed his desire to play in the NHL, he is also committed to his current team.