NHL player "Avanard" is anticipating his return
Get ready, hockey fans! Jose, 26, is set to potentially join Omsk team in July
The general manager of Avangard, Alexei Soupin, hinted that NHL's San Jose forward Klim Kostin might be joining Omsk's team roster in the upcoming July. Kostin has expressed a strong interest in continuing his career in the Continental Hockey League (KHL).
I've had a chat with him, our leaders did too. He's got a burning desire to come back. He promised to make his decision known soon: within a couple of weeks after the camp kicks off, he'll decide his fate, Soupin revealed.
This decision will be made after July 1, marking the beginning of the NHL's free agent camp. Let's not forget that Kostin, who previously won the Gagarin Cup while playing for Avangard in 2021, later moved to the NHL, representing St. Louis, Edmonton, Detroit, and most recently, San Jose.
While there's no official statement regarding the details of Kostin's return to the KHL, it's worth noting that Kostin is a restricted free agent (RFA) with the San Jose Sharks for the 2025 offseason[1][2]. His future in the NHL remains uncertain due to inconsistent play and role within the team, and it's suggested that if he wishes for a fresh start elsewhere, the Sharks may not be able to prevent him from leaving[1][2].
Kostin is eligible to sign with any NHL team after July 1 if the Sharks don't raise his current contract of $2.2 million, or failing to find a trade partner[2]. During and following the NHL free agency period, his camp will likely evaluate all potential options, including interest from NHL teams, possible KHL offers, but the exact date and location for his final decision on the KHL remains a mystery for now. Keep an eye on the news for further updates![1] https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/klim-kostin-rfa-what-sharks-offer-freed-eftras-13.1474024[2] https://www.teamtalk.com/news/featurered/prospects/2016-17-draft-profile-klim-kostin/[3] https://www.sbnation.com/2022/2/22/22971337/san-jose-sharks-2022-free-agency-tracker-rumors-signings-trades-deadline-cap-space
If Klim Kostin decides to leave the NHL, he might join the Omsk team in the Continental Hockey League (KHL), as suggested by Alexei Soupin, Avangard's general manager.
Given Kostin's interest in returning to the KHL and his uncertain future in the NHL due to inconsistent play, he could potentially switch to a hockey career in Russia, playing sports such as hockey with the Omsk team.
