Ryan Wilson: Andrei Kostitsyn Eyeing NHL Return Andrei Kostitsyn Eyeing NHL Return

Sure! Lets get a KHL refugee, who wants to be back in the NHL more than anything and knows the first team he plays with is most likely a stepping stone for that final big contract!


We get him for a year or two, he will be busting his ass to prove his worth

as long as Pittsburgh has some solid strip joints then Kostitsyn and his brother would be happy...because thats where you will find him when he's not playing hockey.

as long as Pittsburgh has some solid strip joints then Kostitsyn and his brother would be happy...because thats where you will find him when he's not playing hockey.
- landros 2

We do

Meh....is that a bad thing? Some people like wood carving , some soccer, some like boobs. There is no shame in having a hobby.

Meh....is that a bad thing? Some people like wood carving , some soccer, some like boobs. There is no shame in having a hobby.
- Jeropotato

I like boobs as well. Can't hold that against him. If he's cheap and can still play what do we have to lose?

If you are going to put a picture describing what the word enigma stands for, you could easily put a mug of this guy. One year deal might not be bad, but he doesn't get me thrilled.

I like boobs as well. Can't hold that against him. If he's cheap and can still play what do we have to lose?
- dbell646

Hey, I hope they get held against me too

If you are going to put a picture describing what the word enigma stands for, you could easily put a mug of this guy. One year deal might not be bad, but he doesn't get me thrilled.
- Oneonta Penguin

I would be fine with a one year "prove it" contract. I dont think it would be for much, considering he isn't getting paid right now.

I'd take him on a one year deal for $2M per. He is definitely not worth the long term risk, but I think it would be good to get Malkin a fellow Russian to play with.

I would be fine with a one year "prove it" contract. I dont think it would be for much, considering he isn't getting paid right now.
- cap1681

Yep, one year deal only. See what happens. Even Semin knows he needs to produce when a bigger contract is the reward.

I'd take him on a one year deal for $2M per. He is definitely not worth the long term risk, but I think it would be good to get Malkin a fellow Russian to play with.
- MacPatty

He's from Belarus- not Russia. Guess it is close enough.

I'd take him on a one year deal for $2M per. He is definitely not worth the long term risk, but I think it would be good to get Malkin a fellow Russian to get hammered, gamble and tag team Russian prostitutes with.
- MacPatty

Fixed that for ya bubba.

I choose this time to mention the Kostitsyn brothers' ties to organized crime.

I choose this time to mention the Kostitsyn brothers' ties to organized crime.
- BulliesPhan87

So they can fix the games and the draft lottery if we fail? AWESOME

I say go for it

I choose this time to mention the Kostitsyn brothers' ties to organized crime.
- BulliesPhan87

Now I want both of them on the team.

So they can fix the games and the draft lottery if we fail? AWESOME
- Guile

Happened once.....could happen again.

I think a one year deal under $2M could make sense. He is more of a middle six guy and I'm almost afraid he would be a position blocker for Kapanen or Bennett.

Ultimately, I'd consider signing him but for the love of god, dont make it the only move to address top 6 lol.

Aren't there 2 Koystesian's?

guy should have been a 40 goal/40 assist player for 10 years. talent was off the charts and he was built like a brick poophouse. but he was lazy and, worst of all, stupid, which is a terrible combination. the guy literally moved once every 5 or 6 games. but he's only 30 and if he's matured to a point, could be a really nice low-risk proposition for a team like Pittsburgh.

Happened once.....could happen again.
- Jeropotato

So, has Edmonton been relegated to the AHL yet?

Much smarter decision than Semin.

Produced at NHL level. KHL production is where you would expect it to be so he hasn't had a drop in production. I don't even think you need a prove-it deal since his KHL stats indicating a guy still performing.

With the crop of NHL forwards available UFA he might go for more than you expect and potential term.

I got no problem trading Kunitz for an asset and replacing with a cheap Kotsysin. Actually wouldn't be against a 2 year $5 milliion deal.

Risks is shelling out 4 years 20 or so for Kang from the Pirates view. Kotsysin already a proven NHL player who just started playing in Russia for more money

So, has Edmonton been relegated to the AHL yet?
- Oneonta Penguin

Nope.

So, has Edmonton been relegated to the AHL yet?
- Oneonta Penguin

No, we will be the team drafting mcjesus