Howie58 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Greetings: There are rumblings the Russkies have let Fedotov out of his contract: https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-goalie-ivan-fedotov-alexei-kolosov-russia-military-service-20240328.html This is interesting. Who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 So it's looking like Fedotov will backup Ersson and Koloso and Sandström will play in LV. Stay tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Fill me in on Fedotov....he supposed to be good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post flyercanuck Posted March 29 Popular Post Share Posted March 29 9 minutes ago, CoachX said: Fill me in on Fedotov....he supposed to be good? Damn right....he's the Scott Laughton of goaltending! 1 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 8 minutes ago, flyercanuck said: Damn right....he's the Scott Laughton of goaltending! another over hyped underachiever.... we're screwed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 23 minutes ago, CoachX said: Fill me in on Fedotov....he supposed to be good? He is enormous. He is also pretty athletic. He was considered a project when he was drafted, but then he had some really great showings in some adult/pro international tournaments. When the Flyers signed him to his entry-level contract, he was widely thought to be competition for Carter Hart, who was struggling, thought to be from the isolation during the pandemic but we now know differently. He could be good. The dude is definitely a fighter. We got two of them now in the net. I hope it works 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 2 minutes ago, mojo1917 said: He is enormous. He is also pretty athletic. He was considered a project when he was drafted, but then he had some really great showings in some adult/pro international tournaments. When the Flyers signed him to his entry-level contract, he was widely thought to be competition for Carter Hart, who was struggling, thought to be from the isolation during the pandemic but we now know differently. He could be good. The dude is definitely a fighter. We got two of them now in the net. I hope it works Danny eluded to them signing him to an extension to just not sure if it will be done soon or when playoffs is over but before end of new year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 4 minutes ago, mojo1917 said: He is enormous. 6-8 tallest goalie ever to play. Should take up a lot of net and moves very well for his size. FRIGGIN HUGE!! Is that a pee wee net? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Ivan talking to his son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachX Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 I wanna see him fight Rempe 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Ex-KHL goalie Ivan Fedotov finally joins Flyers Associated Press Mar 29, 2024, 09:51 AM ET Share PHILADELPHIA -- The process needed to extract goaltender Ivan Fedotov from both his Russian military and hockey commitments and finally land him in Philadelphia -- nine years after he was drafted by the Flyers -- remains largely shrouded in Cold War-era type secrecy. Flyers general manager Danny Briere stuck to silence on Fedotov's path to Philly as the goalie was introduced Friday. "We'll just leave the details out," Briere said. What the Flyers are willing to reveal is this: They believe the 27-year-old Fedotov was worth the arduous, complicated wait to get him and that he can make an impact down the stretch as they chase a playoff berth. "That's what gives us confidence he can come and help us," Briere said at the Flyers' New Jersey complex. "He's been through a lot in his career. He's been through a lot in his personal life. It's a big part of the reason why we feel comfortable. We're excited to have him aboard." Fedotov was able to join the Flyers nine years after he was picked in the seventh round of the 2015 draft because he had his contract in Russia's KHL terminated Thursday by CSKA Moscow. CSKA announced the abrupt termination with one year remaining on the deal, saying it keeps his KHL rights and "the club thanks Ivan Fedotov and wishes him good luck in [his] career." Fedotov speaks limited English but noted several times that he was thankful for the Flyers and the opportunity to play in the NHL. "Very difficult two years," he said. "Now I'm here and happy to be here and help the team." Fedotov is under contract with the Flyers this season after his initial deal, signed in May 2022, was tolled. He attempted to come to North America in July 2022 but instead was taken by authorities to a remote military base in the Arctic Circle for a year of service. Last summer, after completing that service, Fedotov signed a two-year contract with CSKA. He played for the team this past season, appearing in 49 games through March 8, when it was eliminated in the first round of the Gagarin Cup playoffs. Because Fedotov already had an NHL contract with the Flyers, the International Ice Hockey Federation last summer ruled in their favor and sanctioned him and CSKA. Fedotov was the starter for the Russians at the 2022 Beijing Olympics when they reached the final and lost to Finland. "We were always hopeful that he would come," Briere said. "It's been a long road. I give him a lot of props to keep pushing and finally have the chance to come. Hopefully it's a new chapter for him." Briere said he did not expect a contract extension to become an issue. Fedotov practiced Friday and should be available to play almost right away. The Flyers -- who lost starting goalie Carter Hart in January after he was charged with sexual assault -- have Samuel Ersson as their No. 1 goaltender. To make room for Fedotov on the roster, backup goalie Felix Sandstrom was sent to the minor leagues. Expected to be in the midst of a lengthy rebuild, the Flyers are instead one of the surprises of the NHL. Under coach John Tortorella, the Flyers have 82 points and are vying with the Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals for two of the final spots in the Eastern Conference. The Flyers host the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, play Monday and have back-to-back games next Friday and Saturday, giving Fedotov enough opportunity to hit the ice. He would be eligible to play in the postseason. "The coaching staff will decide if he plays or not," Briere said. Fedotov can't wait to push the thorny geopolitical issues aside and just play hockey. "I hope it's a long time together," he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 [b]He attempted to come to North America in July 2022 but instead was taken by authorities to a remote military base in the Arctic Circle for a year of service.[/b] Jesus.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 1 hour ago, CoachX said: I wanna see him fight Rempe Dude is huge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 2 hours ago, OccamsRazor said: 6-8 tallest goalie ever to play. My nephew once held that title at 6'6". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 1 hour ago, Brewin Flames said: [b]He attempted to come to North America in July 2022 but instead was taken by authorities to a remote military base in the Arctic Circle for a year of service.[/b] Jesus.... At least they didn't feed him polonium...that we know of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaFlyerFan Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 IT’S A WALRUS! RIDICULOUS! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesesteak Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 5 hours ago, OccamsRazor said: 6-8 tallest goalie ever to play. Should take up a lot of net and moves very well for his size. FRIGGIN HUGE!! Is that a pee wee net? I always wondered if anyone in the NHL ever thought/tried to bring in a Sumo wrestler, put some skates on him and just plop them in front of the net? sounds like a good idea to me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poulin20 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 2 hours ago, AlaskaFlyerFan said: IT’S A WALRUS! RIDICULOUS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 The Ruskie Condor!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesesteak Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 19 hours ago, OccamsRazor said: Dude is huge... making it look easy out there, almost as easy as Jean Girard driving Nascar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 32 minutes ago, Cheesesteak said: making it look easy out there, almost as easy as Jean Girard driving Nascar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 16 hours ago, Cheesesteak said: I always wondered if anyone in the NHL ever thought/tried to bring in a Sumo wrestler, put some skates on him and just plop them in front of the net? sounds like a good idea to me NYI former owner signed a Sumo wrestler...was quickly scrapped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Wake me when this Russian arrives... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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