Prospect Info: Round 7, Pick 188: Ivan Fedotov, G, Reaktor Nizhnekamsk (MHL --> KHL)| 3/29 CSKA contract terminated, may join Flyers soon, new contract 4/23 2x3.25M

[Larry44]

I guess he needs a new contract for next year now. UFA on 7/1.

This could be a problem if they don't let him play now. Will someone else snag him?

 

[Redpath]

Come on dude.......

The Flyers didn't give up on him, and have followed all the protocols to get him here. He's not going to shit on them and sour NHL relations. I have no doubt he will give them at least a full year.

I'm just having fun with a worst case scenario, not an actual predictions. But I also don't think Fedotov exercising his UFA rights would be souring any relationship. If he plays well enough through the rest of this year to secure better NHL playing time elsewhere, he'd be wise to take that instead of sit behind Ersson.

 

[Curufinwe]

I mean, he could be better than Ersson.

 

[Zine]

This would explain why he decided to sign with CSKA instead of going to Philly after his discharge.

Take a year to get his game back and make some money. If he then feels he's NHL ready he leaves for Philadelphia. If not, he still has the starting position on CSKA.

 

[Larry44]

Is it worth it to play him this year and burn his contract rather than toll it and get the full season

I don't think it works like the this. The toll only lasted for 2023-24, it looks like. UFA on July 1, 2024.

Ivan Fedotov Contract, Cap Hit, Salary and Stats - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

"He has signed 1 contract worth a total value of $1,100,000. He will be a UFA at the end of the 2023-24 season when he is 27 years old.

CONTRACT NOTE: This contract was originally 1 year in length; however, the 2022-23 season was tolled on June 14, 2023 to 2023-24. The expiry status changed from 10.2(c) to UFA due to being 27 years of age at expiry."

Flyers' team list says UFA. This might not be accurate, we'll see what Briere says about his extension!

Philadelphia Flyers Salary Cap, Draft Picks, and Player Contracts - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

 

[sigma six]

What a bonkers turn of events, for the system to suddenly gain access to two well-regarded goalie prospects. One right after the other. Feels strangely positive.

 

[BernieParent]

What a bonkers turn of events, for the system to suddenly gain access to two well-regarded goalie prospects. One right after the other. Feels strangely positive.

 

[BritainStix]

This certainly explains Brieres decision not to get Raanta off waivers now.

 

[pooch]

Do you think they had some idea he was coming over which is why they passed on Raanta?

 

[EdmFlyersfan]

This is a Russian invasion plot by Putin to create turmoil in Philly (and miss the playoffs)...I can't wait for the Netflix series in a couple of years.

 

[pooch]

This certainly explains Brieres decision not to get Raanta off waivers now.

You beat me to it by mere seconds.

 

[BritainStix]

You beat me to it by mere seconds.

I get that a lot....

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

I will say, I did give up on Fedotov coming here, but man, I'm glad to be wrong.

 

[BritainStix]

I will say, I did give up on Fedotov coming here, but man, I'm glad to be wrong.

Quick, give up on Michov.

 

[thedjpd]

Quick, give up on Michov.

nice lol

 

[Rebels57]

This Fedotov situation would make for a wild 30 for 30 Documentary.

 

[sa cyred]

 

[Cody Webster]

LET'S GO!!

As others have said, I guess this is why Briere didnt claim Raanta. For that, I give him a pass and I apolgize

 

[bennysflyers16]

Get his name right, its Ivan "Conn Smythe" Fedotov

 

[Cody Webster]

Get his name right, its Ivan "Conn Smythe" Fedotov

Think he still has a shot at the Calder? Comes in, pitches 7 straight shutouts on his way to leading us to the cup.

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

This certainly explains Brieres decision not to get Raanta off waivers now.

Do you think they had some idea he was coming over which is why they passed on Raanta?

Raanta cleared waivers on the day CSKA was eliminated from the KHL playoffs, so it's technically possible the Flyers passed on Raanta expecting to be able to bring Fedotov over, but the timing seems too close for them to be able to guarantee they'd have cover for Ersson in Fedotov.

The day CSKA was eliminated was also the trade deadline day (March 8th).

They absolutely still should have made a goalie move before the deadline.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Think he still has a shot at the Calder? Comes in, pitches 7 straight shutouts on his way to leading us to the cup.

25 years or younger for Calder.

 

[BritainStix]

Raanta cleared waivers on the day CSKA was eliminated from the KHL playoffs, so it's technically possible the Flyers passed on Raanta expecting to be able to bring Fedotov over, but the timing seems too close for them to be able to guarantee they'd have cover for Ersson in Fedotov.

The day CSKA was eliminated was also the trade deadline day (March 8th).

They absolutely still should have made a goalie move before the deadline.

There was a contract in place to allow him to leave once they were eliminated. Maybe the Visa stuff has taken longer than they envisaged?

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

There was a contract in place to allow him to leave once they were eliminated. Maybe the Visa stuff has taken longer than they envisaged?

The timing speaks more to not really knowing when CSKA was going to finish their season. The KHL playoffs are still ongoing.

The day before the deadline, the Flyers couldn't be sure Fedotov was a viable option to come over with more then a handful of games remaining. Even now, they're cutting it close.

Getting him here is great, but they should already have someone other than Sandstrom backing up Ersson.

 

[sa cyred]

According to Athletic, they expect him to join the Flyers and play. See if that happens