Philadelphia Flyers goaltending prospect Alexei Kolosov reportedly may return to the KHL after a brief appearance in North America last month (per Jonathan Bailey of Philly Hockey Now). Bailey cites a report from Belarus Hockey correspondent Stepan Voronkov who writes that Kolosov had problems adapting to North America and wants to return home to Russia. If the report is … [Read more...] about Conflicting Reports Regarding Flyers Prospect Alexei Kolosov
Ivan Fedotov Suspended From International Play For 3 Years
The International Ice Hockey Federation has levied sanctions against Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Ivan Fedotov, KHL club CSKA Moskva, and the Russian Ice Hockey Federation for disregarding Fedotov’s 2022 entry-level contract, shares Jonathan Bailey of Philadelphia Hockey Now. Fedotov signed the deal in May of 2022, attempting to join the Flyers ahead of the 2022-23 season. … [Read more...] about Ivan Fedotov Suspended From International Play For 3 Years
Morning Notes: Johnson, Zavragin, Matthews
The Philadelphia Flyers have reportedly expressed an interest in bringing back veteran defenseman Erik Johnson for next season. The news comes from Kevin Kurz of The Athletic who writes that, “The Flyers have not closed the door on the veteran defenseman’s return.” Johnson was acquired from the Buffalo Sabres at the NHL trade deadline for a fourth-round pick in the 2024 draft. … [Read more...] about Morning Notes: Johnson, Zavragin, Matthews
Sean Couturier Changes Representation
Flyers captain Sean Couturier has made a rare early-offseason agent switch. He’s now repped by CAA Sports’ Pat Brisson, Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reports.Couturier, 31, was previously represented by Sports Prospects’ Erik Lupien, whose only active NHL client is now Lightning forward Gabriel Fortier, per PuckPedia. Brisson won’t have any say in Couturier’s compensation … [Read more...] about Sean Couturier Changes Representation
Matvei Michkov May Sign With Flyers Before End Of KHL Contract
Heading into the 2022-23 season, Russian winger Matvei Michkov was the slam-dunk second-best prospect available in the 2023 draft behind eventual Blackhawks first-overall pick Connor Bedard. Fast forward to draft day, though, and Michkov was still available with the Flyers’ pick at seventh overall. There were a couple of reasons for this – Leo Carlsson and Adam Fantilli had … [Read more...] about Matvei Michkov May Sign With Flyers Before End Of KHL Contract