Russian goalkeeper “Philadelphia” Ivan Fedotov said he wanted to help the club compete for a playoff spot and go as far as possible in the Stanley Cup.
In the summer of 2022, Fedotov signed a rookie contract with Philadelphia, but he was called up for military service. At the end of his service, the goalkeeper signed a two-year deal with CSKA Moscow. On March 28, the capital club announced the termination of the contract with the hockey player. The military team retained the goalkeeper’s sporting rights in Russia. The Flyers announced the transfer of Fedotov on Friday.
“I’m happy and I want to help the team fight for a playoff spot, (and then) become one of the best teams in the playoffs. I would like to thank the club for their support. I can’t wait to play here. If the coach gives me a chance, I will play.
The players here are doing very well in front and behind the goal. More ricochets. All the goalies I spoke with advised me not to be afraid, to play normally, to stay focused, to be in the rhythm of the game. It’s faster hockey here, but I like it .
I know Ilya Sorokin, we trained with Sergei Naumov. We never met Igor (Shesterkin), I know (Sergei) Bobrovsky a little, he lived in St. Petersburg. There are a lot of Russian goalies in the NHL, I know (Petr) Kochetkov,” Fedotov said at a press conference.
Philadelphia is seventh in the NHL Eastern Conference standings with 82 points in 74 games.
Source : MatchTV
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