Brewin Flames Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Yamamoto, Kostin traded to Red Wings by Oilers Edmonton receives future considerations for forwards NHL.com @NHLdotcom 11:31 AM Klim Kostin and Kailer Yamamoto were traded to the Detroit Red Wings by the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday for future considerations. Yamamoto had 25 points (10 goals, 15 assists) in 58 regular-season games for the Oilers and four points (one goal, three assists) in 12 Stanley Cup Playoff games. The 24-year-old forward has one season remaining on a two-year contract he signed with the Oilers on Aug. 3, 2022 and can become a restricted free agent after next season. Selected by Edmonton in the first round (No. 22) of the 2017 NHL Draft, Yamamoto has 118 points (50 goals, 68 assists) in 244 regular-season games and 12 points (three goals, nine assists) in 34 playoff games. Kostin had NHL career highs in goals (11), assists (10) and points (21) in 57 regular-season games this season and five points (three goals, two assists) in 12 playoff games. The 24-year-old forward can become a restricted free agent on July 1. Selected by the St. Louis Blues in the first round (No. 31) of the 2017 draft, Kostin has 32 points (16 goals, 16 assists) in 103 regular-season games for the Oilers and Blues. The Oilers (50-23-9) finished second in the Pacific Division this season before losing to the Vegas Golden Knights in six games in the Western Conference Second Round. The Red Wings (35-37-10) finished sixth in the Atlantic Division and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the seventh straight season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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