Veteran journalist Jim Matheson has floated the likelihood of a reunion between the Edmonton Oilers and former ahead Klim Kostin, who he believes might quickly turn into accessible. With the San Jose Sharks making roster strikes, Matheson wonders if the odd man out can be Kostin. Lineup competitors from promising ahead Ethan Cardwell and an imminent return from prime prospect Macklin Celebrini might see the Sharks waive Kostin. Matheson wonders if the Oilers ought to bounce on the alternative to convey him again.
Matheson writes:
“With Sharks liking farmhand call-up F Ethan Cardwell and with Celebrini again from harm in couple of weeks, it’ll be attention-grabbing what they do with ex-Oiler Klim Kostin. He might go on waivers. Been wholesome scratch for previous couple of video games.”
Kostin, at the moment sitting with a $2 million AAV, may very well be a beneficial waiver pickup for Edmonton. That mentioned, the value tag isn’t irrelevant. The Oilers might declare if Kostin turns into accessible, however at that value, it’s a call the crew must rigorously take into account. He’s within the closing season his present deal and could be come a restricted free agent this summer time.
On the plus facet, the addition might add much-needed grit and physicality to their lineup. One commenter on Matheson’s tweet famous that solely Corey Perry has constantly offered that spark on the Oilers’ roster this season, leaving a possibility for a participant like Kostin to convey that very same high-energy presence.
Would the Sharks Commerce Kostin Versus Place Him On Waivers?
The Sharks’ lively strategy to creating offers — they only traded for Timothy Liljegren — might imply they’re open to a commerce. Such a transfer may give an edge financially to Edmonton if the Sharks are prepared to retain a little bit of wage. At $2 million, Kostin isn’t vastly overpaid, however he won’t be a cut price both. If Edmonton was paying simply over $1 million, it’s a significantly better scenario for them.
The Sharks possible wouldn’t ask for a lot in return and Kostin’s depth on the ice could be a welcome addition to the Oilers. He loves town and the crew.
It’s an intriguing concept, even when there isn’t any proof that is even one thing the Sharks are contemplating doing.
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