Ansel Galimov Set to Join Avangard Amidst Injury Concerns for Nail Yakupov

According to information obtained by «Championat,» forward **Ansel Galimov** is set to sign a contract with **Avangard** for the remainder of the current KHL season. An official announcement is expected soon.

It’s worth noting that last season, Galimov played for **Spartak**, participating in 57 games and accumulating 26 points (14 goals and 12 assists) in the regular season, with a plus/minus rating of +18. In the playoffs, he scored two goals over the course of 11 matches. Over his career in the Continental Hockey League, the 34-year-old forward has played in 679 games, netting 117 goals and providing 109 assists, while maintaining a plus/minus of +13.

Additionally, it was reported earlier that **Avangard** forward Nail Yakupov will be sidelined for at least a month and a half due to an injury.