Columbus Blue Jackets Acquire Goaltender Ivan Fedotov from Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers have traded goaltender Ivan Fedotov to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick. Fedotov, who posted a 6-13-4 record with a .880 save percentage and 3.15 goals-against average in 26 appearances last season, carries a $3.275 million cap hit and is in the final year of his contract. The Flyers, facing a logjam in their goalie depth chart with prospects and recent additions, moved Fedotov to clear cap space and finalize their goaltending roster for the 2025-26 season. Fedotov, who previously played in the KHL and holds the record as the tallest NHL goalie at 6-foot-7, had a troubled tenure with the Flyers after missing the 2022-23 season due to detention in Russia. Columbus, seeking depth in goal, hopes Fedotov will compete for playing time alongside Elvis Merzlikins and Jet Greaves. The trade reflects the Flyers' confidence in their remaining goalie prospects and the Blue Jackets' desire to improve their goaltending situation.