Salavat Julaev Ufa haven’t even remotely exceeded expectations, however, their first move preparing for the playoffs has been an extension with the teams’ head coach – Tomi Lamsa.
Salavat Yulaev has signed a one-year extension with head coach Tomi Lämsä 🇫🇮.
With 5 games remaining in regular season, the Ufa team is 4th in the East (34-21) and clinched #GagarinCup Playoffs for 13th straight year. pic.twitter.com/wd9iToPRob
— KHL (@khl_eng) February 18, 2021
Insurance marker to boost confidence? That is likely the reasoning for such a move right prior to the playoffs. Ufa club currently sits fourth in the Eastern Conference with a slight chance to make it into the top three if they are able to catch Metallurg Magnitogorsk.
The Finn coach got his promotion to head coach prior to this season previously working as an assistant coach for Nikolai Tsulygin’s staff.
Prior to working for Salavat Julaev Lasma spent time working in Finland and coaching Lahti Pelicans and Helsinki Jokerit team. Both clubs without the financial capabilities of Salavat Julaev.
The Tatarstan team currently sits fourth in the East with 77 points in 55 games played.
▪ @jokerithc punches playoffs ticket.
▪ CSKA clinches Western Conference. pic.twitter.com/CIhhB8PFbR— KHL (@khl_eng) February 18, 2021
