NHL Trade: The Oilers send Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin to the Red Wings

The Edmonton Oilers have traded forwards Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin to the Detroit Red Wings for future considerations.

Nov 9, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (39) makes a save on Edmonton Oilers right wing Kailer Yamamoto (56) defended by defenseman Moritz Seider (53) in the third period at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Puck Pedia: The Edmonton Oilers have traded forwards Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin to the Detroit Red Wings for future considerations.

Yamamoto has a year left at $3.1 million and Kostin is a RFA who is owed a qualifying offer by Friday or he would be a UFA.

Ryan Rishaug: “Kostin wasn’t likely to sign by the sounds of it. Yamamoto was headed for buyout with Oilers.”

Mark Spector: “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: “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.”

Ryan Rishaug: “Cost to resign Kostin was too high for Oil who are tight to cap. Likely other options out there for him with his strong finish, plus KHL an option. Was a fan favourite. Oilers super thin on the right side up front – and have clear opening in top 6.

Ryan Rishaug: “Holland says he was negotiating against the KHL on Kostin.”

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