The Philadelphia Flyers anticipated difficulties in bringing Russian prospect Matvei Michkov to North America. Now, they face a similar challenge with goaltending prospect Ivan Fedotov.
Despite his desire to join the Flyers, KHL team CSKA Moscow is trying to keep Fedotov in Russia, disrupting the NHL-KHL agreement.
This could strain league relations and impact North American hockey quality. It may also make NHL teams more hesitant to select KHL players.
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Finding a diplomatic solution is crucial to ensure players can choose their preferred league and protect the future of international player transfers.