Emil Galimov Leaves Barys for Metallurg Novokuznetsk
The 34-year-old forward, with 643 KHL games and 247 points to his name, drops to the VHL in search of regular ice time.
Emil Galimov is leaving Barys Astana for Metallurg Novokuznetsk, according to Sila Sporta.
The 34-year-old Forward has 643 KHL games to his name, regular season and play-offs combined, with 247 points — 116 goals and 131 assists. Last season, he made 33 appearances in the Fonbet KHL Championship and scored 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists.
Galimov began his career at Neftekhimik, a club founded in 1991 that plays its home games at the 3,200-seat Neftekhimik Arena, before moving on through Lokomotiv, Ak Bars, SKA and Avangard.
Barys, founded in 1999 and based at the 11,578-seat Barys Arena, go into the new KHL season sitting 4th in the table.
At 34, a drop from the KHL to the second-tier VHL suggests Galimov is chasing regular minutes rather than a squad spot at the top level.
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