hockey player Kostin returns to "Avangard" team in NHL
Further Firepower for Avangard Omsk: Former Champion Set to Return!
Looks like the Omsk-based club, Avangard, is all set to add some heft to their attacking lineup, with a familiar face coming back. Word on the street is that the 26-year-old forward, Klim Kostin, is strongly rumored to rejoin the KHL and don the "yastreb" jersey yet again [1][2]. Kostin had played an instrumental role in helping Avangard Omsk clinch the Gagarin Cup in the 2020/2021 season [3].
As per hockey analyst Dmitry Erykalov, the chances of Kostin's comeback are now pretty much a dead cert [1]. The expert believes that Kostin's presence could considerably strengthen the team's offense under head coach Gilles Boucher, especially when coupled with another potential new face, Alexander Volkov [1][2].
Fans in Omsk are hoping to see Kostin in the third line, but Dmitry suggests that his skills could be more effectively utilized in the top-6, where he could bring his physicality to bear and help link up the team's key players [1].
Its worth mentioning that last season, Avangard Omsk had initially aimed to bring Kostin on board, but failed due to a contractual issue [3]. So, keep your eyes peeled for any official announcements regarding Klim Kostin's potential return to Avangard Omsk.
A Brief Look at Klim Kostin's Career
An influential Russian ice hockey player, Kostin was initially selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft [1]. Apart from representing the Blues, he's also got a stint under his belt in the Kontinental Hockey League with teams like Dynamo Moscow and Avangard Omsk [1][2][3]. Furthermore, he's drawn from international experience by donning the jersey of the Russian national junior team [1][2].
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With Klim Kostin's potential return to Avangard Omsk, the team's offense may experience a significant boost, as he looks set to rejoin the KHL and play alongside Alexander Volkov. Known for his instrumental role in Avangard Omsk's Gagarin Cup win in the 2020/2021 season, Kostin's skills can potentially strengthen the KHL team's NHL-style game.
