William Salming's offseason was short because he represented Team Finland on both WJC and IIHF level by bringing home WJC gold on a second year in a row. When Salming got home, he rested one day and then began training towards next season. So, holiday was short and it might show on the beginning of a new season because there is still some old workload that might make Salming's legs heavy but when the season goes on, his legs will for sure open up and be more fresh when he gets used to the high tempo in the SHL. It is a big change going from SMJHL to SHL but rumours say Salming has prepared himself mentally to that change and he will be ready to battle hard every night in the third line to earn his spot in the line-up. When it comes to team, Argonauts had solid pre-season with some great wins which is a promising sign. Winning record was positive and the biggest goal is for sure to achieve a playoff spot. Based on pre-season results it is a realistic target. Also Salming's pre-season went well because had plus-minus of +2 in four games. He was on ice two goals for and zero against on 5v5.

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