FYI regarding restricted free agent forward Klim Kostin:
Kostin was very close to signing with KHL Avangard Omsk – until DET deal today.
Now, his agent will talk with GM Yzerman, who should have no problem out-bidding Omsk, where Kostin likely would not make >$900K US.
Taxes better in Russia, but if DET wants Kostin they’ll get him.— Mark Spector🇨🇦🇺🇦 (@SportsnetSpec) June 29, 2023
Update:
Holland says he was negotiating against the KHL on Kostin.— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) June 29, 2023
This negotiation could impact whether DET buys out Kailer Yamamoto or not.
They’d have to put him waivers by noon ET Friday, so Yzerman will have to sort out Kostin in next 20 hours or so. https://t.co/DZqcdf2hJ8— Mark Spector🇨🇦🇺🇦 (@SportsnetSpec) June 29, 2023
I’m told that the player Yzerman really wanted was Kostin. I assume he’ll sign in next 24 hours.
Then we find out how much Red Wings covet Yamamoto. I really do not know the answer to that at this point.
There is every chance both players open season as Red Wings. https://t.co/thPMRYEMvw— Mark Spector🇨🇦🇺🇦 (@SportsnetSpec) June 29, 2023
