Joe Blandisi is leaving SKA

SKA Hockey Club and Salavat Yulaev Ufa have agreed on a trade.

Forward Joe Blandisi is moving to the Bashkortostan-based organisation, with SKA receiving the KHL rights to goalkeeper Daniil Tarasov who is currently playing in North America.

Blandisi spent the 2025/2026 campaign with SKA, recording 31 (14+17) points across 64 competitive appearances.

HC SKA thanks Joe for his efforts in Saint Petersburg, wishing him luck for the future!