The head of the IIHF Tardif said that CSKA is engaged in intimidation in the case of Ivan Fedotov
The head of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), Luc Tardif, accused CSKA Moscow of trying to intimidate goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov. The words of the functionary are quoted by RIA Novosti.
“What CSKA is doing, I call simple intimidation. I’m not surprised, but in hockey everyone has to follow the rules. Let’s wait until September 1 and see what happens,” Tardif said.
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On August 25, CSKA President Igor Esmantovich spoke about the conflict with the IIHF due to the situation with Fedotov. “Strange things. Who needs this war? Who to steal? For what? Do we have just so many players who can play in the NHL in the first team? asked Esmantovich.
On August 14, Fedotov was disqualified for four months. The army team was also banned from international transfers for a year. The International Ice Hockey Federation refused CSKA to register a contract with Fedotov for the new KHL season due to the player’s current agreement with Philadelphia.
On July 1, Fedotov signed a contract with CSKA. The NHL expressed dissatisfaction with the decision, as it violates the goalkeeper’s current agreement with Philadelphia, concluded in May 2022. At the same time, the Russian tried to fly to the United States, but he was detained in St. Petersburg on suspicion of evading military service. After that, the player was sent to serve in the Russian Navy. A year later, the athlete was demobilized.
Source: Lenta
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