Former Wing Salei Killed In Russian Plane Crash: Ruslan Salei was one of 43 people killed when a jet carrying his Yaroslavl (KHL) team crashed moments after takeoff in Russia on Wednesday. It is considered one of the sports world's worst aviation disasters. (Updated 09/10/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/27/12).
Fantasy Analysis
The crash has shocked Russia and the entire hockey community. Several former NHLers played for Yaroslavl, one of the KHL's top teams last season. The team had been flying to nearby Belarus for the season opener. Ruslan Salei had only just signed with Yaroslavl after spending last season with the Detroit Red Wings. He leaves behind his wife and three children, the youngest of whom was born this past March. (Updated 09/10/2011).
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