Confirmed Signing with Link: [DET] F Klim Kostin signs extension with the Red Wings (2 years, $2M AAV)

[MMC]

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[Boud]

Good deal for the Wings!

 

[Seachd]

The Oilers couldn’t have come close to that, so he got his money.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Finally the Wings add size. An organization that for years had Probert, Kocur, Grimson, McCarty the last few years was soft as charmin. Yzerman finally realized why he had so much room back in his playing days.

 

[JohanFranzenstein]

I haven't been this excited for a signing in a minute. I hope to the hockey gods this guy will help us stop getting ragdolled.

 

[BlueOil]

good prove it contract for kostin, $2m is a little pricey though

 

[FlameChampion]

Loved him on the Oilers but I don’t think they could pay him 2M. Sucks. GL in Detroit.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

I haven't been this excited for a signing in a minute. I hope to the hockey gods this guy will help us stop getting ragdolled.

Didn't stop Ptierangelo from tomahawking Draisatl.

 

[traffic cone]

Finally the Wings add size. An organization that for years had Probert, Kocur, Grimson, McCarty the last few years was soft as charmin. Yzerman finally realized why he had so much room back in his playing days.

Yes. Because the guys you just mentioned were his linemates.

 

[Pavels Dog]

Low-risk, maybe there's more offensive upside to be found otherwise just a decent add for a team that wants to get tougher to play against.

 

[AddyTheWrath]

There were whispers of poor off-ice habits and lack of dedication to training, but who knows whether those were true.

Never really seemed to gain the trust of the coaching staff in EDM. Will be interesting to see how he does in DET.

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Finally the Wings add size. An organization that for years had Probert, Kocur, Grimson, McCarty the last few years was soft as charmin. Yzerman finally realized why he had so much room back in his playing days.

A Soderbolm-Rasmussen-Kostin line would be formidable.

 

[Petes2424]

Still don’t get why they didn’t qualify him… it was far less than what he signed for. On Lindstrom it was probably more but couldn’t have been much.

Does anyone know?? Does this have something to do with future arbitration maybe?? Why would you not give a QO to a player if it’s less than what you sign them for??

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Still don’t get why they didn’t qualify him… it was far less than what he signed for. On Lindstrom it was probably more but couldn’t have been much.

Does anyone know?? Does this have something to do with future arbitration maybe?? Why would you not give a QO to a player if it’s less than what you sign them for??

By non-tendering Kostin, the Red Wings eliminated the risk of a higher-than-desired salary arbitration award.

 

[Barry Amsterdam]

Still don’t get why they didn’t qualify him… it was far less than what he signed for. On Lindstrom it was probably more but couldn’t have been much.

Does anyone know?? Does this have something to do with future arbitration maybe?? Why would you not give a QO to a player if it’s less than what you sign them for??

Qualifying offer just extends your rights to him. He wouldn’t have accepted it cause he wanted more money. Yzerman must’ve been confident they could get a deal done so no need

 

[TCNorthstars]

Still don’t get why they didn’t qualify him… it was far less than what he signed for. On Lindstrom it was probably more but couldn’t have been much.

Does anyone know?? Does this have something to do with future arbitration maybe?? Why would you not give a QO to a player if it’s less than what you sign them for??

There were talks if him going to the KHL instead.

 

[OG Eberle]

This makes me happier with the Oilers asset mangament here.

Trade a good 4th liner that we weren't/couldn't afford to resign, but also trade away a guy getting bought out?

Both teams seemingly got what they needed. Cap space vs low-end talent. Win-win

 

[crashthenet]

Looks like a solid move by Stevie Y. 30 points and 80+ PIMs seem to be well worth the money.

 

[Petes2424]

There were talks if him going to the KHL instead.

Qualifying offer just extends your rights to him. He wouldn’t have accepted it cause he wanted more money. Yzerman must’ve been confident they could get a deal done so no need

It still doesn’t make sense. What if there’s a paperwork snafu? It’s almost like Yzerman just messed with people.

By non-tendering Kostin, the Red Wings eliminated the risk of a higher-than-desired salary arbitration award.

Did he file for arbitration this year? It has to have something to do with arbitration, I agree… even if it’s future ability to file, etc…

I know teams don’t qualify if they file for “team elected arbitration”, but if the player files, you still have to qualify them, no?

I’m thinking it has something to do with future arbitration, or his next QO.

I mean whatever the case, it’s just odd.

 

[LTIR]

Kostin looked better than Nuge, Kane and maybe even Hyman for Oilers at ES .. too bad he was not favored by the coaches when it came to ice time. Should be a decent add for DET on the third line.

 

[EXTRAS]

Bit higher than he deserved at this point.

 

[Seider and Donuts]

Qualifying offer just extends your rights to him. He wouldn’t have accepted it cause he wanted more money. Yzerman must’ve been confident they could get a deal done so no need

Or the deal was already done last night and they just didn't announce it until this morning.

 

[MarkusNaslund19]

Like this for Detroit.

Not comparing them directly, but I see Kostin as being on a bit of a Nichushkin arc not in terms of quality, but in terms of the combo of freight train speed, massive size, and needing to learn how to play an NHL game in that big body.

I think he'll be a difference maker as a forechecker for them on their 3rd line.

 

[Jumptheshark]

The Oilers couldn’t have come close to that, so he got his money.

oiler could have offered if they had traded Yams but couldnt... so they made the best out of a bad situation.,.it cost them Kost but they shed Yams contract.... Oiler fans all loved Kostin and we hope he does well in Detroit

 

[Coaches Coroner]

didn't Oil fans say it was fine because he was KHL bound?