Official signing alert involving a familiar fan-favorited face for Red Wings fans
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An official signing alert involving a familiar face for Detroit Red Wings fans has been confirmed in a press release.
A former member of the Detroit Red Wings organization has officially announced where he will pursue his hockey career.
Indeed, Klim Kostin, drafted in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft by the St. Louis Blues, who took part in 190 games for the Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Detroit Red Wings, and San Jose Sharks, has left the NHL to join the Avangard Omsk in the KHL.
Former Wings Kostin Leaves North America, Signs KHL Contract
This surprised many fans, as the player himself confirmed he wanted to return to the NHL this season.
He even confirmed he had offers from the Los Angeles Kings, but his dream would be to join Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl with the Oilers.
Here's what he said before the start of the 2025-26 NHL regular season:
"There are offers. They talked about Los Angeles, where former Edmonton general manager Ken Holland works now. There are rumours that the Oilers might make an offer too. Of course, this is my dream. They say you can't step into the same river twice, but I would like to try my luck again. This is the place where I felt most comfortable and was myself."
"In Edmonton, the fans understand hockey. They see all the little things. Even if you didn't score or made a mistake, but you gave it your all, they appreciate it. They were the ones who pushed you forward. I wanted to go out and die on the ice for these people, for their emotions."
"Of course, it would be great to help Connor, Leon, and the whole team win the Cup. They deserve it. And, of course, bringing it to Penza would be interesting. But the most important thing for me now is not even the trophies. The most important thing is to get a chance to prove myself in the NHL in attack, to prove that I am not only a tough guy, but also a full-fledged forward."
"In Edmonton, the fans understand hockey. They see all the little things. Even if you didn't score or made a mistake, but you gave it your all, they appreciate it. They were the ones who pushed you forward. I wanted to go out and die on the ice for these people, for their emotions."
"Of course, it would be great to help Connor, Leon, and the whole team win the Cup. They deserve it. And, of course, bringing it to Penza would be interesting. But the most important thing for me now is not even the trophies. The most important thing is to get a chance to prove myself in the NHL in attack, to prove that I am not only a tough guy, but also a full-fledged forward."
We wish him the best in the next chapter of his career.
Previously on Red Wings Insider
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