Breaking: First round pick leaves KHL and signs NHL deal.

The big, strong and powerful forward has found himself a new home!

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Breaking: First round pick leaves KHL and signs NHL deal.
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Powerful forward finds a new home

Big first round pick has signed for three years earlier on Wednesday and by doing so, he left the KHL.

St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the club has signed forward Klim Kostin to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Klim Kostin is a 6’3, 196-pound forward who played professionally in Russia found himself a new home with the St-Louis Blues.

“Kostin is a big strong powerful offensive winger with a high skill set and excellent skating ability. The Russian factor should play heavily in his draft status as the CHL first overall pick in 2016 refused to report to the Kootenay Ice which should raise some red flags. Kostin has also been plagued by inconsistency, at times showing flashes of dominant upside drawing comparisons to the likes of Evgeni Malkin, and also going through uninspiring stretches where he is difficult to find in the game and has little to no impact.” Mentioned Peter Harling on Kostin in The Hockey Writers.