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A towering prospect in Ivan Fedotov stands at 6’7 and weighs 214.5 pounds, per the Flyers PR. He was found by former Flyers’ General Manager Ron Hextall in the 7th round of the 2015 NHL Draft. Since being drafted by the Flyers; the now 27-year-old Fedotov made his way up the ranks in Russia. He was playing in the KHL (Kontinental Hockey League), which is not only Russia’s top league, but it’s arguably the second toughest league in the World. Fedotov spent time with CSKA Moscow in his final season to date in the KHL where he posted a 14-10-2 record, a 2.00 GAA (Goals Against Average), with a .919 SV% (Save Percentage). Moreover, Fedotov was also credited with two shutouts. Simply put, he kicked butt, and deserved the honor to play for his home country of Russia in the Olympics.
Fedotov made quite the name for himself in his native country, thus he earned an Entry-Level-Contract (ELC) for his efforts. Flyers fans should temper their expectations with Fedotov, as it is easier said than done to sway him to come to North America, especially with having to partake in the Russian military.
The Flyers became aware of promising 6’8 netminder in Ivan Fedotov being detained in St. Petersburg, according to reports last year. Reports were he tried to evade being drafted into the Russian military to possibly be used in the war against Ukraine a few years ago.
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“This is a new chapter for him,” Danny Briere stated as he arrived in Philly this morning.
Even though, Fedotov hasn’t played a game in the NHL. He will become a free agent at year’s end, after having his contract tolled due to him playing overseas in Russia. It appears that Briere and Fedotov are working towards a contract extension, and that would make sense as both parties wouldn’t have gone to these great lengths over the course of the past month or so to get him over here.
Ivan Fedotov is hoping he’s here for the long haul, “I’m here for what I hope will be a long time together.” While Briere says, “That’s something we are working on,” in terms of a contract. He wants to re-sign in Philly it appears.
It appears Fedotov is happy and happy to be a Flyer, “It has been a long time,” the Eiffel Tower said. “Now I’m here.”
