CSKA hockey has made a move with goalkeeper Adam Reideborn leaving the club. The separation comes amid foreign player limits, implying the team will recalibrate its roster in the goaltending position. A recent broadcast noted that after returning from military service, Sweden’s Reideborn will be replaced by Ivan Fedotov, and the third foreign player slot is expected to be filled by a foreign defenseman instead.
Last season, in 37 regular-season appearances, the 31-year-old Reideborn posted 24 wins, stopped 91.2 percent of shots, and recorded a clean ledger in several games. In the playoff push, he appeared in 25 games, delivering 15 wins with a 93 percent save rate and keeping the net untouched in five additional contests. These numbers reflect his steady performance across a demanding schedule and highlight the challenge of replacing a dependable veteran in net.
News from July last year recalls the arrest of Ivan Fedotov in St. Petersburg, a development that sent ripples through the roster decisions. The goalie was suspected of avoiding military service, a charge that carried significant consequences for a professional athlete navigating league commitments and national service obligations. Subsequent reports indicated that Fedotov, aged 25 at the time, faced a stay at a military hospital in Severodvinsk due to a gastritis flare linked to stress. He was later discharged from hospital and returned to the training facility under conditions set by the military medical authorities.
In parallel, notes from his NHL tenure surfaced as the Philadelphia Flyers announced in May that Fedotov had signed a one-year contract for the following season. The arrangement underscored Fedotov’s ongoing movement between leagues and countries, as clubs assess how his unique background could fit into their goaltending plans. The evolving situation emphasizes how international players with dual responsibilities can influence team composition and strategic decisions in both the KHL and NHL ecosystems. (Source: team and league communications, translated summaries)
Veteran hockey observers also highlighted Sergei Fedorov’s candidacy for leadership roles beyond the KHL, suggesting he could guide an NHL club given his experience and reputation. A former CSKA agent remarked that Fedorov’s impact extends beyond domestic leagues, reflecting the broader influence of Russian players on major North American franchises and a potential reshaping of goaltending and backline leadership in future seasons. (Attribution: interviews and press commentary from club representatives and industry media)