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Former San Jose Sharks forward Klim Kostin has inked a one-year deal with Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), as announced by the team on its official website.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 3

Ex- Oiler Heading Back to KHL, Ending Hopes of NHL Return

Klim Kostin’s potential return to the Edmonton Oilers is officially off the table. The 26-year-old forward has signed with Avangard Omsk of the KHL for the remainder of the 2025–26 season, returning to the club where he captured a Gagarin Cup five years ago.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 15, 2025

Disappointment as Fan Favorite Not Coming to Oilers’ Camp on PTO

The Edmonton Oilers are heading into their 2025-26 training camp without plans to invite players on professional tryouts (PTOs), meaning any rumors that fan-favourite Klim Kostin could be back seem to be inaccurate.

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'I would like to try my luck again': Former Oiler Klim Kostin interested in reunion

While the Edmonton market can be a pressure cooker, it doesn’t scare off some players, particularly Klim Kostin. The center only spent one season with the Edmonton Oilers, but apparently he loved his time there, and would be more than willing to return, according to what he said to a Russian media outlet this week.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / September 7, 2025

Former Oiler Klim Kostin interested in return to Edmonton: ‘This is the place where I felt most comfortable’

Is there a path for Klim Kostin to find his way back to the Edmonton Oilers? The 26-year-old Russian skater became an unrestricted free agent this summer after he was not extended a qualifying offer from the San Jose Sharks.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 1, 2025

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 1, 2025

Oilers News & Rumours: McDavid Speaks, Kostin, PTOs

September is officially here, and the NHL season is inching closer with the regular season starting in just over a month. The Edmonton Oilers are hoping they can find a way to finally get past the Florida Panthers this time around and win their first Stanley Cup since 1990.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 28, 2025

Oilers Should Strongly Consider Bringing Back Klim Kostin

The Edmonton Oilers have some tough decisions coming up this offseason. They’ve already had to make one, as they chose to trade Evander Kane to the Vancouver Canucks to help gain some cap space.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25, 2025

Morning Notes: McDavid, Hertl, Kostin

Yesterday evening, TSN’s Ryan Rishaug gave a brief update on contract extension negotiations between Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. Rishaug shared that General Manager Stan Bowman and team President and CEO Jeff Jackson are in Ontario to meet with McDavid’s agent, Judd Moldaver, to begin informal negotiations.

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San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20, 2025

Offseason Checklist: San Jose Sharks

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San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 14, 2025

Are Sharks undergoing a youth movement after latest recalls?

The Sharks recalled winger Daniil Gushchin and defensemen Luca Cagnoni and Jimmy Schuldt from AHL San Jose ahead of their final two games of the season.

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San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / February 8, 2025

Sharks’ Klim Kostin to return after 12-game absence due to lower-body injury

San Jose Sharks center Klim Kostin has been activated from the injured reserve after missing the past 12 games due to lower-body ailment. Sidelined since mid-January, Kostin has been limited to 26 appearances on the season in which he has scored once and added three assists for four points coupled with 25 penalty minutes and a minus-four rating.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 12, 2024

Sharks’ Klim Kostin exits game vs St. Louis Blues

The San Jose Sharks announced that forward Klim Kostin would not return to Thursday’s game versus the St. Louis Blues. At the time Kostin left the game, it was 4-2 San Jose.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / November 29, 2024

Sharks Locker Room: Kostin’s Teammates Had His Back Through Tough Times, Most Dangerous Lines in 6 Years?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / November 14, 2024

Former Oilers Fan Favourite Healthy Scratched For Weeks, May Soon Be Booted Out of the NHL

Things aren't going well for former Oilers fan favourite Klim Kostin, and according to Oilers insider Jim Matheson, he may soon find himself out of the NHL.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 31, 2024

Journalist Maps Out Path for Oilers to Reunite with Klim Kostin

Veteran journalist Jim Matheson has floated the possibility of a reunion between the Edmonton Oilers and former forward Klim Kostin, who he believes may soon become available.

NHL News / Oilers Daily / October 27, 2024

Oilers Former Fan Favourite Gets Benched, Potentially on Trade Block

Former Oilers fan favourite Klim Kostin is finding himself in some tough waters with the San Jose Sharks after being severely benched last game. Kostin playing just 5:09 of ice time against the Los Angeles Kings last game after playing only 6 minutes the night before.

San Jose Sharks News / Oilers Daily / October 13, 2024

Former Oiler Klim Kostin One Punches Opponent After Taking a Cross Check

Klim Kostin was an Edmonton Oiler for just a brief amount of time, but he made big fans in Oil Country for his rugged style of play - just like he did last night.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 23, 2024

Former Oiler Klim Kostin attends Game 1 against L.A. Kings, receives ovation from fans

Once an Oiler, always an Oiler. Klim Kostin was in attendance during Edmonton’s Game 1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday evening. He was shown on the Jumbotron during the third period wearing his No.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / April 5, 2024

Kostin Scores Another Goal, But Sharks Lose 2-1

The San Jose Sharks welcome the Los Angeles Kings to SAP Center. Klim Kostin scored late, but the Sharks lost 2-1 to the Kings. 8 in: Studnicka runs some subtle interference in front of Lewis to help Ferraro exit.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / April 2, 2024

Sharks Locker Room: What’s Kostin Have To Do To Maximize Potential?

How good can Klim Kostin be? Since the San Jose Sharks acquired the 24-year-old from the Detroit Red Wings at the Trade Deadline for Radim Simek and a 2024 seventh-round pick, the power forward has risen quickly in the line-up, from the fourth line to the first.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 8, 2024

Sharks acquire Klim Kostin from Red Wings for Radim Simek, seventh-round pick

The San Jose Sharks acquired forward Klim Kostin from the Detroit Red Wings for defenseman Radim Simek and the New Jersey Devils’s seventh-round pick in 2024, acquired by the Sharks in February 2023.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 14, 2024

Red Wings winger activated from IR after missing 11 games

The Red Wings have activated winger Klim Kostin from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s game against the Maple Leafs.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / December 19, 2023

Detroit Red Wings place Klim Kostin on injured reserve

The Detroit Red Wings announced Tuesday that they have placed forward Klim Kostin on injured reserve. Kostin left Monday night’s 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks with an upper-body injury.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 1, 2023

Oilers Can Bolster Depth in Kostin Trade With Red Wings

The Edmonton Oilers started the 2023-24 campaign on the wrong foot and panic set in quickly. However, lately, the team has found their confidence and seems to be playing much more controlled hockey, while their leaders, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, seem to have found their game and are starting to dominate offensively again.