"Philly trash till the day I die": Ryan Whitney undaunted by Flyers fans' ire after Matvei Michkov criticism

By ARJUN B

Modified Oct 24, 2024 02:53 GMT

Spittin' Chiclets host Ryan Whitney is no stranger to controversy, and he stirred up Philadelphia Flyers fans recently with criticism of rookie phenom Matvei Michkov. Despite Michkov's hot start to the season with two goals and five points, Whitney aimed at the young star's skating ability.

"You're talking about Michkov and me saying he's a bad skater as he scores a goal standing on the goal line," Whitney said on a recent podcast episode.

"I don't care, bring all the Philly hate, I hate Philly. I don't want two teams to do good - Toronto and Philly. These two teams I don't want to win ever." he added.

Ryan Whitney stated that Michkov could be a great player, but when you watch him skate, it is not similar to elite skaters flying up the ice. He went on to say that Michkov may be a 90 point guy for the next 15 years, but he's got a little bit of a choppy stride.

“Relax, Philly. It seems like you have a very special player on your hands. But I don't like you and I never liked you. Philly trash till the day I die." Whitney said.

The comments have predictably drawn outrage from the notoriously passionate Flyers faithful. Whitney, however, remains defiant in the face of their criticism.

Fans react to Ryan Whitney's criticism on Flyers Matvei Michkov

Ryan Whitney's criticism of Flyers prospect Matvei Michkov has sparked reactions from Flyers fans on social media.

On X (formerly Twitter), one fan replied:

"We don't like you either" to Whitney's comments on Michkov.

Another fan joked:

"Whit is still upset over yandle being benched"

Here are some fan reactions:

"Flyers are the worst team in the league. Anyone watching any hockey can’t say anything else. Tank and get the 1st pick. Not even kidding. Fedetov also isn’t even an AHL goalie let alone an NHL one... Michkov should have 10+ assists and he only has 4. It’s a crime." a fan wrote on X.

"At least it’s openly out there now. Better than all the random shade all the time" another fan wrote.

"The only reason he mentioned Philly and Toronto is because he knows the fans with engage." a user commented.

"Whit we would never want your scumbag support anyways, the flyers suck and so do you" another user wrote.

Overall, Flyers fans don't seem pleased with Whitney's criticism of Michkov.