Seravalli: Aleksei Kolosov not expected to report to Flyers camp, contract will toll

[GKJ]

Well after what Ive heard on how they treated him (not getting to play and stuck with no translator) I say he regrets signing with the Flyers

Well, there’s a lot of players who regret that.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Well, there’s a lot of players who regret that.

As far as I know Michkov is happy. He hasn't played a game for them yet though...

 

[DollardStLaurent]

Very good 22-year-old KHL goalie, Flyers' top goalie prospect. They got him over from Belarus last spring at the time they brought Fedotov over, but stuck him in the AHL where he only got 1 start and reportedly was not given a translator despite being the only Russian-speaking player on the Phantoms.

Hard to believe someone would not have a good time riding busses around central Pennsylvania and silently watching Cal Petersen play hockey games. But Kolosov did not enjoy his AHL time and does not believe he will be given the opportunity to compete for an NHL job with legendary stalwarts like Ersson and Fedotov on the roster, so he is refusing to report.

Better than Yegor Zavragin?

 

[Accelleratii]

Well after what Ive heard on how they treated him (not getting to play and stuck with no translator) I say he regrets signing with the Flyers

He had not only a translator, but his girlfriend was staying with him as well. The hotel the players stay at is attached the PPL Center. They were also very forthright in what to expect - they never promised a starter's role down the stretch, they told him to come and get acquainted, and he'll get in a few starts.

IMO the kid just didn't enjoy the experience, and that's OK. However, the issue is he signed on the dotted line so honor the contract.

 

[BonMorrison]

Is this the one that got arrested trying to leave Russia and sent to the army?

Or was that the one that played a tiny bit last year? Fedotov?

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

Browns QB Deshaun Watson accused of sexual assault, battery while on date in Oct. 2020 in new civil suit

That guy still has one...

I didn’t follow this but weren’t the charges dismissed / lack of evidence ? Regardless both are turds.

 

[MoneyManny]

I didn’t follow this but weren’t the charges dismissed / lack of evidence ? Regardless both are turds.

This is a brand new charge lol.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

This is a brand new charge lol.

Sorry saw the date and thought it was old news . My bad . Carry on w your bashing lol .

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

The Belarus-factor.

 

[Dog]

Who and why?

 

[Mosby]

I can't be the only one who read this as Alexei Kovalev.

 

[Rich Nixon]

Better than Yegor Zavragin?

Eh, I'm not a goalie guru so I can't gauge a 19-year-old who I never see play—Kolosov was certainly the closest to "ready" though based on his age and extensive strong play in the KHL, so I think it's fair to call him their "top" goalie prospect at the time.

End of the day, how many players will force their way out of that org before there is a wakeup call that something is really off there

I think any trouble with Michkov might raise eyebrows, but I think a lot of people don't realize they're being run by complete novices. When you look down their managerial depth chart, their CEO, GM, and President had a combined 0 years of NHL management experience when they took over in 2023.

While a guy like Fletcher was a terrible GM, he at least understood how a pro hockey team works as a company—how to hire translators and not renege on contract promises and all that. This group doesn't seem to know the operational basics of managing a pro hockey team, let alone how to build a good one, while the corporate ownership above them doesn't know enough about the business to hold them accountable.

 

[Flukeshot]

I certainly wouldn't be surprised if this is related to him not feeling welcomed by the Flyers Org, but didn't they bring him over in April and allow a year of his ELC to be burned for only 2 weeks of service. That's got to carry some goodwill no?

Also feel like they would allow him enough playing time in the AHL as Peterson is not part of the teams plans after this year.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

The point is he’s under contract.

I invite people to view the corresponding thread on the Flyers board if you want a thrill ride.

Not a chance.

 

[ponder719]

Is this the one that got arrested trying to leave Russia and sent to the army?

Or was that the one that played a tiny bit last year? Fedotov?

That was Fedotov. Kolosov is from Belarus.

 

[Rebels57]

Just to catch everyone up..

Kolosov is arguably the Flyers top goalie prospect. He signed with the Flyers in July of 2023. He came over to North America in April of 2024, after his KHL season concluded, to play with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the AHL. The Flyers did not assign him a translator, stuck him in a hotel room by himself, and then barely used him down the stretch despite awful play from cap dump acquisition Cal Petersen.

In other words, they botched relations with another one of their top prospects.

They are run by a gaggle of morons.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Informative summation. Ty

Except it's not true.

Fedotov was in the NHL and not Kolosov because he is more experienced.

The comparison to Vasilevsky or some of the other top Russian goalies to this point is premature and extremely optimistic.

And while the Carter Hart situation was a blow to the Flyers' goaltending depth, it is hardly a given that Kolosov is their top prospect.

Bjarnason and Zavragin, while younger, both have high upsides.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

Except it's not true.

Fedotov was in the NHL and not Kolosov because he is more experienced.

The comparison to Vasilevsky or some of the other top Russian goalies to this point is premature and extremely optimistic.

And while the Carter Hart situation was a blow to the Flyers' goaltending depth, it is hardly a given that Kolosov is their top prospect.

Bjarnason and Zavragin, while younger, both have high upsides.

I knew literally nothing about the player so any info is new to me . Always good to have diversifying perspectives

 

[Rich Nixon]

Except it's not true.

Fedotov was in the NHL and not Kolosov because he is more experienced.

The comparison to Vasilevsky or some of the other top Russian goalies to this point is premature and extremely optimistic.

And while the Carter Hart situation was a blow to the Flyers' goaltending depth, it is hardly a given that Kolosov is their top prospect.

Bjarnason and Zavragin, while younger, both have high upsides.

Hi. Besides a subjective conversation about which of the Flyers' goalie prospects should be considered their "top" one, what part wasn't true?

 

[jackjohnson]

Canucks should get him with Demko still recovering.

 

[LeafSadist]

For whom the contract tolls

 

[Sombastate]

Better than Yegor Zavragin?

I coach goalies, and was one myself at a decently high level.

Zav has the higher upside. But a little too early to call. As a Flyers fan, I'm absolutely more excited about Zav than Kolosov or Bjarn

 

[yzerman]

I can't be the only one who read this as Alexei Kovalev.

This is why he wont report

 

[bucks_oil]

I assume that's where Carter Hart is working.

Definitely fails the Uber background check

 

[overlords]

Browns QB Deshaun Watson accused of sexual assault, battery while on date in Oct. 2020 in new civil suit

That guy still has one...

I'm sure the NFL watching community is up in arms at the news, same as the hockey community would be. Thread upon thread of 'what is wrong with NFL culture?' being started on their HFboards equivalent.