Ivan Fedotov, a goalie for CSKA Moscow, a team associated with the Russian army, faced legal issues in his country due to his conscientious objector status and neglecting to be drafted into the war.
Despite the challenges, the Philadelphia Flyers recently extended his contract, indicating their interest in him.
This move created tension between the NHL and the KHL, as the latter refused to register Fedotov's two-year contract with his current team(CSKA Moscow).
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However, since the Flyers' contract is legitimate, Fedotov may have a chance to pursue his dream of playing in the NHL.
Nevertheless, bringing him to the US remains a considerable challenge.