He signed a two - year contract with Avangard Omsk in the Kontinental Hockey League , reportedly on 15 July 2011 .
Salmela did not receive a qualifying offer following the 2010 -- 11 season making him an unrestricted free agent .
Salmela signed a two - year contract with Avangard Omsk in the Kontinental Hockey League , reportedly on 15 July 2011 .
Salmela did not receive a qualifying offer following the 2010 -- 11 season making him an unrestricted free agent .