I think it's less about saving face than getting a first hand look and being able to evaluate his progress. Looking at KHL video is not the same as seeing and working with him first hand.
Bjarnason's clock starts next season when he goes to the AHL, Zavragin probably comes over in 2027-28 (3 year KHL deal). Ersson and Fedotov are in the NHL.
If you play out Kolosov's deal in Minsk, you won't be able to have him work with your goalie coaches (a strength of the organization) and have to make a decision in 2026-27 when he's a RFA with less information than you'd like.
We lost Stolarz b/c a knee injury meant he wasn't ready for NHL when they had to make a decision.
It's not just about Kolosov, it's also about the decision to extend Ersson and/or Fedotov.
You're incorrect, it did in fact do a number on this team.
Rebuilding teams are supposed to trade their 30 year old 4th liners, but the Flyers sure as hell don't do that.
The price of cap room has declined substantially since the cap started going up again.And as was pointed out at the time, the Flyers got paid a pittance to take that contract on.
Citation needed.The price of cap room has declined substantially since the cap started going up again.
We've seen numerous examples of performance and talent meaning nothing to this organizationHave you watched Peterson play?
Kolosov, IF he's for real (he thinks he is, but self-delusion is pretty common) would quickly be the #1 and get most of the games.
I'm probably grasping at straws here, but my guess is...Friedman:
-heard Kolosov may think there is a clearer path to the NHL than was shown to him last season
-he has a signed contract here and while there’s no official agreement with the KHL, there is an understanding to honor each others contracts
-expected to play preseason games
-believes there will be an option open to him to return home if he’s not in the NHL by a certain time this season (which I take to mean he’s in the league, not going back and forth)
They told him he’s 3rd goalie most likely.I'm probably grasping at straws here, but my guess is...
Flyers have promised him NHL time this year, maybe not to start, but they are banking on either an injury, or one of Fedotov or Ersson struggling.
Just a hunch.
I think he wants the option to go back, but probably realized that no KHL team thinks he's good enough to create a furor like with Fedotov last season. And you don't want to spend January in some of these places:Friedman:
-heard Kolosov may think there is a clearer path to the NHL than was shown to him last season
-he has a signed contract here and while there’s no official agreement with the KHL, there is an understanding to honor each others contracts
-expected to play preseason games
-believes there will be an option open to him to return home if he’s not in the NHL by a certain time this season (which I take to mean he’s in the league, not going back and forth)
I'll be honest, I trust Friedman here over 250 followers RG.org.
Interesting. What does this even mean? Do they get any kind of compensation in this situation if he bails?
We've seen numerous examples of performance and talent meaning nothing to this organization
They can't terminate the contract without the Flyers agreeing to do so.Interesting. What does this even mean? Do they get any kind of compensation in this situation if he bails?
If they thought Fedotov was trash why did they sign him?They see that Fedotov is trash and Ersson is legit. If Kolosov is good then he should for sure be the #2 to Ersson. Fedotov to the AHL if possible or cut him. Fedotov is not a NHL goalie.
If they thought Fedotov was trash why did they sign him?
Fedotov was a top KHL goalie before he was exiled to the Arctic circle.