Goalie Ivan Fedotov has a valid agreement with “Philadelphia Circulars” for the next season, National Hockey League (NHL) deputy commissioner Bill Daly told .
Fedotov signed a contract with CSKA last week, but on Monday learned that the KHL would not register his deal due to the goaltender’s unclear status in the NHL. Last summer, the 26-year-old goalkeeper was drafted into the Russian Armed Forces for military service. In mid-June, Philadelphia announced that the hockey player’s contract, signed a year earlier, had been extended for the 2023/24 season.
— The KHL refuses to register goaltender Ivan Fedotov’s contract with CSKA due to his uncertain status with the Philadelphia Flyers. Can you explain what Fedotov’s status is in the NHL right now? What should Fedotov do to get the opportunity to play for CSKA in the KHL this year?
“He has a valid and binding contract for the 2023/24 season with the Philadelphia Flyers,” Daily told .
Source : MatchTV
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