Former Russian national team striker Maxim Sushinsky commented on the admission of disqualified CSKA goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov to the Continental Hockey League (KHL) matches, expressing his opinion that this situation could endanger relations with the National Hockey League (NHL). . His words convey “Championship”.
“Which wheels can the IIHF fit on our wheels now? We are not playing in the World Cup. Where will they let us play? in KHL? The only thing I’m worried about is that we don’t break our ties with the NHL. Because if it goes on like this, the guys will leave here on contracts and we will not be able to do anything, ”said Sushinsky.
Currently Fedotov takes part in the match against Kazan’s Ak Bars.
On August 14, the IIHF penalized CSKA with a one-season international transfer ban. In addition, the team’s goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov will not be able to play in the Continental Hockey League until 31 December 2023. On August 27, the Russian Hockey Federation (RHF) allowed Fedotov to play from January 1, 2024. So CSKA will start the new season without him.
From July 2022 to July 2023 Fedotov served in the army. He was currently contracted with the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Former coach of the Russian national team Vladimir Plushev declarationIn the Fedotov case, the KHL slapped the IIHF.