VOORHEES, N.J. – Philadelphia has been joined by Ivan Fedotov, In the Stanley Cup Playoffs 27-year-old goaltender will be available to help with their push for a spot.
On Friday Fedotov said, “I’m feeling perfect.” “I’m anticipating my career starting here. With Philly, I hope it will be a long road together.
Flyers is selected in the seventh round (No. 188) of the 2015 NHL Draft, the best goalie in the Kontinental Hockey League in 2021-22 is Fedotov after going 14-10-2 with a 2.00 goals-against average, in 26 games for CSKA .919 save percentage and two shutouts. After that he lead the team in the Gagarin Cup championship, going 16-6 in 22 playoff games with a 1.85 GAA and .937 save percentage.
On May 7, 2022, an entry-level on-year contract he had signed with the Flyers, but on July 4 was delayed by Russian authorities for trying to stay from compulsory military service. He was subsequently allocated to serve at a base near the Russia-Finland border and in the 2022 – 23 season he didn’t play.
A two-year contract with CSKA was signed by Fedotov on July 8, 2023, but his NHL contract was passed on to the 2023-24 season.
In 44 regular-season games this season, going 21-22-1 with a 2.37 GAA and a.914 save percentage, and on Thursday CSKA ended his contract, after the squad’s dismissal from the KHL playoffs. In the five playoff games, Fedotov had a .916 save percentage.
Fedotov added, “It’s such a wonderful feeling because the past two years have been really challenging for me.” “I’m thrilled to be here!” My goal is to help the team’s efforts in making it to the playoffs and becoming one of the top teams in the playoffs.”
General Manager of Philadelphia Daniel Briere said on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; NBCSP, NBCSCH) will be available to play in opposition of the Chicago Blackhawks at Wells Fargo Center and he has been added to the active roster list.
In the Metropolitan Division the Flyer (36-28-10) are third, one point forward of the fourth-place Washington Capitals.
Briere said, “Most of his games we watched this year, almost all of them.” At the start after not playing much hockey, he was outstanding in the second half of the season but he was also good in the second half of the season. He was outstanding and dominated in the playoffs. He gives a very good impression in his playoffs series, so it excites us to bring him aboard.
In the last two years, he has gone through a lot and it has been a lot to him, the things that he can’t even imagine. Now for being able to answer the questions it’s a big moment for him, he can go on the ice and start with practice and face the media.”
On Friday Fedotov was on the ice along with defensemen Nick Seeler, Marc Staal, and Jamie Drysdale and forwards Denis Gurianov and Nicolas Deslauriers as he tries to adapt the game the way it is played in the NHL. But he didn’t think it would be a difficult challenge.
He said, “The main focus in Russia is on the puck, don’t think about it too much.” “All the goalies I’ve talked to say, ‘Don’t hesitate to stick to your usual style, stay focused, track the puck, and flow with the game’s pace.’ Even though it’s a bit quicker here, I thrive on that. I enjoy it when the game moves as swiftly as possible.”
Briere also said he wasn’t discussed about Fedotov’s ability to adjust.
He said, “In the KHL, the game is played more outside play. “But the advantage is because of his size (6-foot-6, 191 pounds), which may benefit him to play in traffic rather than the little guys.”
Fedotov will be the most recent try to stabilize the Flyers’ backup goalie position behind Samuel Ersson, who has held the position of the No. 1 goalie since Carter Hart took an unlimited leave of absence from the Flyers on Jan. 23 along with the four other players, including four NHL player, faced charges in an alleged sexual assault that occurred while they were representing the Canadian team at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Since January 27th, Cal Petersen played three games (two starts) and had a record of 1-1-0 with a 4.21 goals against average (GAA) and .831 save percentage. He was then sent to Lehigh Valley of the American Hockey League on February 29th. On the same day, Felix Sandstrom was called up from the AHL and played five games (three starts), posting a record of 1-2-0 with a 3.87 GAA and a .823 save percentage. Sandstrom was sent back to the AHL on Friday.
“Sam was kept informed, Felix was kept informed,” Briere said. “We tried to be transparent with our players regarding how the situation would impact them. However, we assured Sam, ‘You’ve earned the position as the No. 1, we have faith in you, we believe in you.’ We’ve been honest and upfront with both of them.”
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