Flyers’ Ivan Fedotov Has a Lot to Prove in 2024-25
On April 23, the Philadelphia Flyers signed goaltender Ivan Fedotov to a rich $6.5-million contract through the 2025-26 season, giving him an average annual value (AAV) of $3.25 million, as per TSN’s Darren Dreger. With a number like that, there’s no doubt Fedotov will be the backup for the Orange and Black. However, Fedotov didn’t really earn his contract when looking at his NHL stats or even back in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). The 27-year-old has to show he’s capable of handling a high-end backup role, much less capable of being in the NHL at all. He has to…