Russian goaltender Ivan Fedotov has signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. The 27-year-old made his NHL debut with the Flyers this month after a complicated journey that began nine years ago. Fedotov was initially drafted by the Flyers in 2015 but was unable to join the team until this season after his contract with CSKA Moscow was terminated. He went 0-1-1 with a 4.95 GAA and a .811 save percentage in three games with Philadelphia. In the KHL, Fedotov had a 2.37 GAA and a .914 save percentage in 44 games.
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The Philadelphia Flyers’ two-year, $6.5 million contract extension with Ivan Fedotov has raised eyebrows among fans and the hockey community. While Fedotov’s NHL experience is limited, he has a proven track record of success in the KHL and on the international stage. The Flyers are betting on his potential and the potential risk associated with his contract. However, the team’s current financial situation, with several albatross contracts, leaves many questioning this move.