Ufa's Salavat Yulaev announces departure of five players

Forwards will leave the Ufa hockey club – 32-year-olds Alexander Khokhlachev and Vladimir Butuzov, as well as 36-year-old Petr Khokhryakov, 30-year-old Artem Pimenov, and 29-year-old Denis Yan.

Alexander Khokhlachev joined Salavat Yulaev on September 25, signing a tryout contract and then a full agreement. He recorded 15 (9+6) points in 33 KHL regular-season games, as well as three playoff games.

Vladimir Butuzov joined Salavat Yulaev in January 2026. During this time, the forward played 21 games for our club, in which he scored 6 (1+5) points.

Petr Khokhryakov played for the Ufa club from 2018 to 2022, and also from 2024 to 2026, becoming a two-time KHL bronze medalist with the team.

Artem Pimenov has been in the club's system since 2014, including playing for Tolpar and Toros. During his seven years with Salavat Yulaev, the forward played 299 KHL games and scored 68 points (21+47), becoming a bronze medalist with the team in the 2024/25 season.

Denis Yan played for Salavat Yulaev in September 2024. During this time, the forward played 120 games for our club, scoring 42 points (28+14), and became a bronze medalist with the team in the 2024/25 season.

The club thanks the players and wishes them luck in their future careers.