During the offseason of 2010 he opted out of his current contract with Salavat Yulaev, seeking a new NHL contract but after failing to do so, he decided to stay with Salavat for another season.
During the offseason of 2010 he opted out of his contract with Salavat Yulaev seeking a new NHL contract. When he failed to do so, he decided to stay with Salavat for another season.