Blackhawks' Ilya Mikheyev: Tallies against former team
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Mikheyev scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Canucks.
Mihkeyev opened the scoring at 6:50 of the first period in his first game back in Vancouver since the Canucks traded him away in June. He had been a healthy scratch for two previous contests due to ongoing struggles offensively. The winger has just three points, 22 shots on net, eight hits and a plus-5 rating through 16 appearances this season. Given those poor numbers, Mikheyev is unlikely to do enough to warrant fantasy consideration in most formats.
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Blackhawks' Ilya Mikheyev: Contributes assist in loss
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Mikheyev logged an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Sharks.
Mikheyev has two points this season, and they've come in the last two games. The 30-year-old winger's tenure in Chicago is off to a slow start, and it doesn't help that he's confined to a middle-six role with no power-play usage. He's added 16 shots on net, four hits, four PIM and a plus-5 rating through 11 appearances. Mikheyev's career high of 32 points from 2021-22 and his limited role give little reason for optimism regarding his production over the remainder of this campaign.
Mikheyev scored an empty-net goal and finished with a plus-3 rating in Monday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche.
Mikheyev snapped his nine-game scoring drought Monday with an empty-netter in the final seconds of the third period, when the Avalanche were all out on the attack trying to spark a late comeback. As a bottom-six forward with limited chances to produce, don't expect Mikheyev to make much of an impact in most fantasy formats while playing for one of the weakest teams in the Western Conference.
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Blackhawks' Ilya Mikheyev: Dealt to Chicago
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Mikheyev, along with the negotiating rights to Sam Lafferty and a second-round pick in 2027, were traded from the Canucks to the Blackhawks on Wednesday in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.
Mikheyev's a useful player, but his $4.75 million cap hit had become burdensome for the Canucks. This deal gives them cap flexibility heading into the draft and free agency, while the Blackhawks get a middle-six forward with speed and defensive skills to bolster their depth. Mikheyev had 31 points in 78 contests in 2023-24 after being limited to 28 points in 46 games due to a knee injury the year prior.
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Canucks' Ilya Mikheyev: In action Monday
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Mikheyev (undisclosed) will rejoin the lineup for Game 7 versus the Oilers on Monday, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.
Mikheyev missed the previous two contests with an apparent undisclosed injury. He has yet to register a point in 10 postseason contests. With Mikheyev back in action, Vasily Podkolzin is expected to serve as a healthy scratch.
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Canucks' Ilya Mikheyev: Out Saturday
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Mikheyev (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Saturday against Edmonton in Game 6, per Thomas Drance of The Athletic.
Mikheyev also missed Thursday's 3-2 Game 5 victory over the Oilers. He has no points, a minus-4 rating, 11 shots, nine hits and three blocks in 10 playoff contests this year. Mikheyev's continued absence will likely result in Vasily Podkolzin remaining in the lineup for the second straight game.
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Canucks' Ilya Mikheyev: Dealing with injury
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Mikheyev is dealing with an undisclosed injury and won't play Thursday in Game 5 versus the Oilers, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports.
Mikheyev is considered day-to-day, but the injury is a new consideration. It was believed the 29-year-old winger was going to be a healthy scratch Thursday after posting just one assist over his last 22 games and no points in 10 playoff outings. It's unclear if he'll be available for Game 6 on Saturday.
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Canucks' Ilya Mikheyev: Records helper Tuesday
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Mikheyev notched an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Flames.
Mikheyev ended a 10-game point drought following his promotion to the top line. He had the secondary helper on Nils Hoglander's first-period tally, which was the game-winner. Mikheyev is up to 11 goals, 20 helpers, 144 shots on net, 49 hits and a plus-1 rating through 77 appearances this season, though he's bounced all over the lineup.
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Canucks' Ilya Mikheyev: Dishes two assists Thursday
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Mikheyev notched two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.
Mikheyev set up both of Nikita Zadorov's first-period tallies. With four points over his last four outings, Mikheyev is starting to get into a rhythm on offense. The winger is up to 30 points -- two shy of matching his career high -- with 128 shots on net, 39 hits and a plus-4 rating through 66 appearances. He should continue to fill a middle-six role.
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Canucks' Ilya Mikheyev: Provides helper in loss
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Mikheyev notched an assist and two hits in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Capitals.
Mikheyev has bounced back from a five-game slump with a goal and an assist over his last two outings. It's helped that he's moved up to a line with J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser -- the third party on that line has typically seen an uptick in offense every time head coach Rick Tocchet shuffles his forward combinations. Mikheyev needs the spark, as he's managed 28 points, 125 shots on net, 37 hits and a plus-2 rating through 64 appearances. That's the same point total he had in 46 games a year ago, though he needs just five more to set a career high.
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Canucks' Ilya Mikheyev: Finds twine Wednesday
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Mikheyev scored a goal on two shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche.
Mikheyev snapped a goal drought that dated back to Dec. 19, a span of 34 contests in which he managed just nine assists. While he's managed to stay in the lineup through the slump, he has seen his ice time stay in line with that of a middle-six forward. He's up to 11 goals, 27 points, 125 shots on net, 34 hits and a plus-1 rating over 63 outings overall.
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Canucks' Ilya Mikheyev: Registers assist
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Mikheyev notched an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Penguins.
Mikheyev has struggled in February with three assists and a minus-5 rating over 12 appearances. He spent much of the month in a bottom-six role, but he's been back on the top line at even strength recently, though he's also lost his power-play role. The winger is at 26 points, 110 shots on net, 30 hits and a minus-1 rating through 57 appearances. Mikheyev will need to show more consistency before he can be considered in most fantasy formats.
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Canucks' Ilya Mikheyev: Contributes helper
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Mikheyev notched an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Jets.
Mikheyev helped out on a Noah Juulsen tally early in the second period. The Canucks' trade for Elias Lindholm has taken Mikheyev out of the top-six mix, though Dakota Joshua's upper-body injury has allowed Mikheyev to join the team's third line. His play isn't really suited for a checking line -- Mikheyev is at 25 points, 104 shots on net, 27 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 52 outings. Until an injury opens up a spot higher in the lineup, he'll likely be confined to a smaller role, so his fantasy value will be limited.
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Canucks' Ilya Mikheyev: Nets assist in win
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Mikheyev generated an assist during Monday's 2-0 win over Chicago.
The assist snapped a five-game point drought for Mikheyev. The winger continues to be deployed in a secondary scoring role while receiving ice time on both special teams. He's accrued 10 goals and 23 points through 43 contests this season.
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Canucks' Ilya Mikheyev: Records assist Saturday
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Mikheyev notched an assist in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Sharks.
Mikheyev has a goal and three helpers over his last four games. The 29-year-old winger has yet to chip in a power-play point this season despite being a fixture on the second unit. All 20 of his points through 31 outings have come at even strength. Mikheyev has added 60 shots on net, 17 hits and a plus-7 rating while working on the top line alongside Elias Pettersson for much of the campaign.
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Canucks' Ilya Mikheyev: Posts two helpers in win
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Mikheyev recorded two assists and two shots in the Canucks' 5-2 win over the Predators on Tuesday.
Mikheyev recorded an assist on Elias Pettersson's opening goal and on Pius Suter's goal in the second period. This performance now gives Mikheyev points in back-to-back games and marks his third multi-point game in December -- he's picked up points in bunches this month. Mikheyev should continue to skate on the top line and second power-play unit for the time being.
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Canucks' Ilya Mikheyev: Earns two points
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Mikheyev scored a goal on five shots, dished an assist, logged two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Flames.
Mikheyev set up a Sam Lafferty goal in the first period and then added a tally of his own in the second. Over his last five outings, Mikheyev has four points and 11 shots on net. The 29-year-old winger is up to eight goals, six helpers, 46 shots and a plus-3 rating through 21 appearances. He's been a fixture on the left wing alongside Elias Pettersson this season, a position that should continue to be fruitful for Mikheyev's offense.
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Canucks' Ilya Mikheyev: Will play Thursday
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Mikheyev (lower body) will be in action versus Vegas on Thursday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Mikheyev was forced to leave Tuesday's tilt with the Ducks after registering just 13:20 of ice time but appears to be no worse for the wear. The 29-year-old winger is on pace to reach the 40-point threshold for the first time in his career. Despite zero power-play points, Mikheyev continues to see minutes with the No. 2 unit.
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Canucks' Ilya Mikheyev: Pads lead in Friday's win
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Mikheyev scored a goal in Friday's 5-1 win over the Kraken.
Mikheyev had just one assist over his last five games. The 29-year-old's goal was icing on the cake for the Canucks in a strong win Friday. Mikheyev is up to seven tallies, 11 points, 36 shots on net, seven hits and a plus-1 rating through 17 appearances this season. He should continue to have plenty of chances on offense while playing in a top-six role, though Friday was the fourth game in a row he's come in under 15 minutes of ice time.
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Canucks' Ilya Mikheyev: Records assist in win
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Mikheyev notched an assist in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Stars.
Mikheyev helped out on an Elias Pettersson tally in the second period. There's something to be said for consistency -- Mikheyev has three goals and three assists through seven contests while playing on the top line. While the lack of multi-point outings is a little discouraging, the winger has added 19 shots on net and a plus-6 rating, showing that he can drive play in the right direction when he's on the ice.
