Leland Irving signs with KHL's Salavat Yulaev
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Leland Irving has declined an invitation to skate with the Tampa Bay Lightning, choosing to remain overseas.
Agent for Leland Irving, Ritch Winter, now confirms his client has signed a deal with Salavat, will not be attending #tblightning camp
— Erik Erlendsson (@erlendssonTBO) September 12, 2014
Irving appeared in 55 games for Jokerit Helsinki last season, authoring a 23-18-12 record with a 2.14 goals against average and 0.922 save percentage.
He last played in the NHL with the Calgary Flames during the 2012-13 season.
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