Best last-minute Klim Kostin destinations in 2025 NHL Free Agency - ClutchPoints

This article by ClutchPoints examines NHL free agent Klim Kostin's ongoing search for a team as the 2025-26 season approaches.

The 6-foot-4 power forward, drafted first round by St. Louis in 2017, has struggled to live up to expectations despite his impressive size and skating ability. After playing for multiple teams including the Blues, Oilers, Red Wings, and Sharks, Kostin remains unsigned while most top free agents have found homes. His best season came with Edmonton in 2022-23, recording 21 points in 57 games.

• Edmonton Oilers need forward depth after losing size with Evander Kane and Corey Perry's departures
• Columbus Blue Jackets offer cultural fit with their Russian core including Marchenko, Voronkov, and Chinakhov
• Buffalo Sabres present opportunity as insurance for physical fourth-liner Justin Danforth
• Kostin's challenge remains maximizing his physical tools and incorporating more tenacious play into his game