The Flyers continue to roll in their return from the 4 Nations break, but one last wave of trade deadline rumors does hang over the heads of Scott Laughton and the rest of the team.

Hello there, Matvei Michkov. After taking time away from hockey during the 4 Nations Face-Off — “I needed the pause, especially for the head,” he said through a team translator last Saturday — Michkov has looked rejuvenated and refreshed on and off the ice since the NHL season restarted Feb.

Owen Tippett trio has excelled when on the ice, dominating in terms of shot attempts (57.8%), scoring chances (72.7%), and most importantly goals (6-0).

Expect the Flyers to give center Scott Laughton a say in where he ends up if he leaves Philadelphia at the trade deadline, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports Thursday. That is, of course, despite his contract’s lack of formal trade protection.

Matvei Michkov's resurgence out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break led to the 20-year-old winger being named the NHL's rookie of the month for February. It's Michkov second rookie of the month nod. He took home the honor in October, as well.

The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets via shootout, 2-1 (1-0), at Canada Life Centre on Saturday evening.