Former Oilers fan favourite finds himself benched
Breaking news in Oil Country as former fan favourite Klim Kostin has been severely struggling with the San Jose Sharks.
As per Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, Kostin playing just 5:09 of ice time against the Los Angeles Kings last game after playing only 6 minutes the night before.
Kostin is in the final year of his contract which pays him $2M, and on a rebuilding San Jose team, it seems incredibly likely he'll be traded if another team is interested in him. The Russian forward has only scored 8 goals and 14 points in his last 58 games.
Liam McCormick Oilers Daily
Kim Kostin was once regarding as a fan favourite in Oil Nation. He's a monster on the forecheck and seemed to have found his scoring touch in with during his tenure in northern Alberta. Contract negotiations ultimately proved difficult, and Kostin bet on himself by signing for a higher paycheque elsewhere.
Now entering his final year on the Sharks, it appears that the KHL might be looking imminent next season. He's been listed as a healthy scratch for the Sharks game against the Golden Knigts, and he continues to struggle offensively during the 2024-25 season.
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