International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) official website The Russian goalkeeper prevailed in the case of Ivan Fedotov.
“Based on the evidence provided to the IIHF by the parties concerned, the organization has determined that Ivan Fedotov has an active NHL contract with the Philadelphia Flyers for the 2023/2024 season. The IIHF determined that the goalkeeper was contracted with CSKA in accordance with clause II.4.1 of the IIHF International Transfer Regulations. found that he had violated his contract.
The IIHF has decided to punish CSKA with a one-season international transfer ban. The regulation will enter into force on 11 August 2023 and will expire on 10 August 2024.
Before the start of last season, Fedotov signed a contract with Philadelphia, which plays in the National Hockey League (NHL). However, he missed the whole season due to his service in the Russian army.
On July 9, 2023, the Continental Hockey League (KHL) registered the contract of goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov with CSKA.
On July 3, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly announced that the goalkeeper has a valid contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Formerly Ilya Kovalychuk ConfessedHe fears that young Russians will emigrate to the NHL because of the Fedotov case.