Salavat Yulaev release Kozlov and sign new deal with Grigorenko

Gagarin Cup holders Salavat Yulaev have released their 37-year-old forward Viktor Kozlov and extended the deal with one of the Ufa club’s brightest stars, Igor Grigorenko.

Kozlov spent three seasons in Ufa and helped his team win the KHL Gagarin Cup next season. This season he earned 26 (10+16) points in 36 games for the club.

Grigorenko, meanwhile, has 33 (19+14) points in 44 games of the regular season and one goal in six play-off matches.