FHR: the decision to play Fedotov in the KHL for CSKA will be made after consultations with the IIHF
The Russian Hockey Federation (FHR) made a statement about the contract of player Ivan Fedotov, who returned from the army, with CSKA. It is available on the organization’s website.
The FHR called the situation ambiguous and noted the need for a detailed analysis. “The FHR considers it necessary to obtain official information from the National Hockey League (NHL) about Fedotov’s contractual status, and only after consultations with the International Hockey Federation (IIHF) make a decision on the possibility of the hockey player’s participation in the Championship of the Continental Hockey League (KHL),” the report says. .
Fedotov signed a new contract with CSKA on July 1. Later, the leadership of the KHL confirmed this information. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said that the league is unhappy with Fedotov’s contract with CSKA, as it violates his existing agreement with the Philadelphia Flyers club.
In July 2022, Fedotov was detained in St. Petersburg on suspicion of evading military service. He was going to fly to the United States to play for Philadelphia next season. Later, Fedotov was taken to the training unit of the Russian Navy for military service.
Source: Lenta
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