Assailant Klim Kostin may rejoin Omsk's "Avangard" team.
Interest Grows for Klim Kostin's Potential Return to Avangard
Russian hockey club Avangard has shown an increasing interest in 26-year-old forward Klim Kostin, currently playing for NHL's San Jose Sharks. This development was reported by Artur Khairullin, a journalist for Sport-Express. Kostin previously won the Gagarin Cup with Avangard in the 2020/21 season.
According to Khairullin, the likelihood of Kostin rejoining his home club this offseason seems significant. In his Telegram channel, Khairullin stated, "Based on my information, the chances of Klim Kostin returning to 'Avangard' this offseason are very high."
In May 2021, Avangard's general manager, Anton Kurianov, expressed the club's intention to sign Kostin, albeit hindered by his existing contract with San Jose.
As of early May 2025, no substantial updates have been reported regarding Kostin's potential return to Avangard Omsk for the upcoming offseason. Kostin's status as a restricted free agent (RFA) with the San Jose Sharks remains unresolved, with no indication of a move or decision concerning his return to his former KHL club. Discussions mainly revolve around Kostin's NHL career trajectory, such as his draft history (31st overall by the St. Louis Blues in 2017) and his previous stints with Avangard Omsk. Social media discussions by fans providing no new information regarding Kostin's plans for the summer.
In summary, there are no credible reports or updates confirming Klim Kostin's return to Avangard Omsk for the 2025-2026 season.
What could potentially influence Klim Kostin's NHL career trajectory this offseason? The high chances of him returning to his home sports team, Avangard, have been reported by Artur Khairullin.
