Flyers, Renegades Make Seven Piece Deal

 

THORNHILL — The Toronto Flyers completed a seven piece trade with the North York Renegades earlier today, highlighted by the acquisition of veteran Mikhail Elkin.

The 6'4 Elkin, out of Moscow, Russia, has appeared in 58 career GMHL games and will be joining the Flyers as a forward.

"He's a big bodied, physical player who will add some size upfront," said Flyers general manager Sebastian Arangio of Elkin. "We have seen him the last several years, and think he will be a great addition to the orange and black."

The Flyers also receive the playing rights to D/F Jiwon Ahn and F Patrick Polaczek; North York receives F Amado Burford-Rodriguez, the playing rights to F Kieran Williams and F Russell Monk, and a 2026 9th-round draft pick.

Toronto returns home to Paramount Ice for a two game home stand next weekend; the St. George Ravens come to town on Saturday (7:45 p.m.), with the Renegades making the 10-minute trip north on Sunday (7:00 p.m.).

It is expected that both Elkin and Burford-Rodriguez could be in the lineup for their new clubs for Sunday's contest.

Toronto Receives

F Mikhail Elkin (2007)

D/F Jiwon Ahn* (2006)
F Patrick Polaczek* (2005)

North York Receives

F Amado Burford-Rodriguez (2005)

F Russell Monk* (2007)
F Kieran Williams* (2009)

2026 9th-round Draft Pick (TF)

* denotes playing rights

Trade Notes

Elkin becomes the second Russian born player on Toronto's roster, joining St. Petersburg's Ivan Petrov...Polaczek was previously a member of the Flyers in 2021-22, when he notched 47 points in 38 games as a 16 year old...Monk and Williams were Toronto's first and second-round draft selections this past May.