Columbus Blue Jackets acquire Ivan Fedotov from Philadelphia for a 2026 sixth-round pick, banking on a high-upside netminder nearing an NHL opportunity as he nears free agency after this season. Last year he appeared in 26 NHL games with a 3.15 GAA and .880 save percentage. His elite KHL résumé—2021-22 best goalie honors with CSKA and a Gagarin Cup—underscores ceiling, even as AHL/NHL transitions loom. Philadelphia gains draft capital while CBJ bets on a faster crease upgrade for fantasy value.

Fedotov’s path hinges on training camp and workload, with a one-year window on a two-year deal and imminent UFA status. Monahan’s Masterton win for CBJ adds veteran leadership in a pivot season for goaltending depth. In fantasy, monitor camp performance and potential split decisions to gauge upside in deep leagues.

Flyers goaltending prospects are slim in 2024, with Philadelphia leaning on a shrinking pipeline and an unsettled NHL duo. Kolosov, Zavragin and Bjarnason stand out as the trio most likely to push for ice time, while Samuel Ersson remains a backup and Ivan Fedotov’s North American future remains cloudy. The piece notes Dan Vlader as the lone veteran option at the NHL level, and suggests the organization may need external help or a breakout in the AHL to stabilize net presence.

Zavragin is highlighted as the most intriguing 2023 draftee with an NHL-ready frame and promising KHL track records, Bjarnason is drawn as a late-blooming project, and Kolosov’s North American prospects dim if his head isn’t right. Fedotov’s instability and Ersson’s role reinforce Philadelphia’s need for a clearer net-front plan and continued development in the farm system, with Lehigh Valley watched closely for calling cues.