Two years in Omsk: “Avangard” retained as part of its team the defender Mikhail Gulyaev.

Two years in Omsk: “Avangard” retained defender Mikhail Gulyaev in its squad. “Avangard” extended the contract with defender Mikhail Gulyaev.

The new contract is for two seasons, and it is a two-sided agreement. Gulyaev played 240 games for “Avangard”, during which he scored 42 points (16 goals, 26 assists), with a plus-minus value of +3.

The decision made by the Omsk club seems to be a logical continuation of the strategy to strengthen the defense. Gulyaev consistently performs well in defense, demonstrating high hockey skills, discipline, and willingness to engage in physical battles. The two-sided contract gives the coaching staff the flexibility to allocate playing time between the KHL and VHL, without losing control over the player’s development. For teams that rely on systematic play and deep rotations, such a contract represents an investment in strengthening the defense for the next two seasons. It also serves as a sign of trust in the player’s abilities.