International Notes: Fedotov, Alexeyev, Smith

By Brennan McClain | at July 2, 2026 1:18 pm As expected, netminder Ivan Fedotov will not continue his professional career in North America. According to Patrick Williams of Flo Hockey, Fedotov has signed a two-year deal with the KHL’s Spartak Moscow. Fedotov’s professional career in North America began with some drama. Although the Philadelphia Flyers wanted to bring Fedotov over as early as the 2022-23 season, compulsory military service in Russia and a contract dispute requiring intervention from the IIHF prevented Fedotov from joining the Flyers until the 2023-24 season. Philadelphia quickly learned that its efforts weren’t worth it.…