Writer: Kevin Durso

Matvei Michkov was introduced to Philadelphia on Wednesday with much fanfare. The 19-year-old showed appreciation for the excitement and warm welcome, while putting focus on his eventually goals with the Flyers.

Matvei Michkov officially landed in the United States on Tuesday. His tangible arrival brings a feeling of new hope to the Flyers new era.

The Flyers capped off the week by signing both remaining RFAs and inking their newest first-round pick to an entry-level deal.

After making a couple of in-house deals and officially signing their top prospect, Danny Briere again preached patience as the Flyers continue the rebuilding process.

Wayne Simmonds turns 29 on Saturday, and while that still has him in the prime of his career, on the Flyers, he’s one of the most experienced and older forwards on the team. With the direction the Flyers are shifting, Simmonds sees this youth injection coming as a way for the veterans to be sparked as well.

The Flyers brought back defenseman Erik Johnson on a one-year deal and signed a two-year extension with forward Garnet Hathaway on Day 1 of free agency.

Matvei Michkov is officially a Flyer, signing a three-year, entry-level deal on Monday, one week after being released from his KHL contract.

Free agency opens around the NHL on July 1, but don’t expect the Flyers to be big players. GM Danny Briere has already stated it should be a quiet day for the Orange and Black.

The Flyers officially parted ways with Carter Hart by not offering a qualifying offer. They extended qualifying offers to two RFAs: Egor Zamula and Bobby Brink.