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Ivan Fedotov Signs Two-Year Contract with the Flyers

After a complex journey and overcoming legal and logistical challenges, Ivan Fedotov officially joins the NHL with a $6.5 million deal.

  • Ivan Fedotov, previously with CSKA Moscow, signs a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.
  • Fedotov's arrival in the NHL follows a tumultuous period including a forced military service stint in Russia and contractual disputes.
  • Despite limited NHL play, Fedotov's performance in the KHL and his resilience have secured his position with the Flyers.
  • The goalie's new contract comes amid a restructuring of the Flyers' goaltending lineup, with plans for a tandem including Sam Ersson.
  • Fedotov's move to the NHL marks the end of a long-standing effort by the Flyers to integrate him into their team after drafting him in 2015.
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