If the seven goals allowed attributed to Ivan Fedotov didn’t exactly boost his confidence, Flyers coach John Tortorella didn’t mince words regarding the Flyers netminder. When asked if Fedotov still neded to prove himself as an NHL keeper, Tortorella’s facial expression was almost priceless. “Oh yeah, I mean shit yeah!” Tortorella exclaimed, as if stating the obvious.
In Sunday’s post-game media scrum following a 7-4 loss to Chicago, Tortorella was asked if Fedotov needed to prove himself down the stretch to prove he’s a capable if not reliable NHL backup. “Sloppy game, sloppy goalies,” Tortorella said when describing the contest, citing not just Fedotov but Chicago goaltender Spencer Knight as well.