returning to action<\/a>.<\/p>\nWith KHL training camps opening up in recent weeks, Josh Leivo got some very unfortunate news from his club – Salavat Yulayev, who signed him to a multi-year deal earlier this year.<\/p>\n
Former Vancouver Canuck Josh Leivo reportedly has contract terminated overseas<\/p>\n
According to AHL reporter Patrick Williams, citing Russian media outlets Sport-Express and Championat, Josh Leivo has had his contract terminated by Salavat Yulayev.<\/p>\n
Williams added that Leivo was late showing up to Salavat Yulayev’s training camp, which was a result of his Russian visa not coming in on time, something that all players from Western countries need, especially Canadian citizens.<\/p>\n
“Per both Sport-Express and Championat in Russia, Josh Leivo’s contract with Salavat Yulayev has been terminated. No official announcement from the team yet.<\/p>\n
From what I can gather according to the original reporting, Leivo was late showing up to training camp.<\/p>\n
But the reporting goes that his visa had not come through yet, which seems like a pretty legit reason. As a Canadian citizen, a visa is an absolute must to enter Russia.” Williams said on X.<\/p>\n
Hockey Worldwide is reporting that Josh Leivo’s contract termination also has to do with a difficult financial situation Salavat Yulayev is dealing with and the club will now save around 30 million rubles ($518K CAD)<\/p>\n
They also shared that Leivo’s agent says that the contract termination was not mutual.<\/p>\n
“Due to being in a desperate financial situation, Salavat Yulaev Ufa \ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddfa have terminated the contract of forward \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6Joshua Leivo, which had an AAV of 110 million rubles until 2027.” Hockey Worldwide said on Instagram.<\/p>\n
Leivo, a native of Innisfil, Ontario, spent parts of two seasons as a member of the Vancouver Canucks between December 2018 and October 2020, appearing in 85 games where he registered 37 points (17 goals, 20 assists).<\/p>\n
Previously on CanucksDaily<\/p>\n
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