Overview
- Rick Tocchet voiced frustration with repeated questions about Matvei Michkov, saying “enough is enough” while noting Philadelphia’s 17-10-7 record.
- He said the broadcast-captured exchange with Michkov involved guidance on when to switch with Denver Barkey and was not an argument.
- Michkov and Barkey assisted on Travis Sanheim’s power-play goal shortly after the bench conversation.
- The winger has 19 points in 34 games with average ice time down to 14:43 from 16:41 last season, and his recent slump has influenced deployment.
- Coverage cites defensive lapses, unnecessary penalties, and perceived cherry-picking as usage factors, while team notes included Aleksei Kolosov’s AHL reassignment and Dan Vladař’s game-time status with Christian Dvorak expected to play.