<a href='https://www.nhl.com/oilers/' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>The Edmonton Oilers</a> will have little room to work with in free agency but a new report has connected them to a physical player who could be a difference maker. Heading into the 2025 offseason the Edmonton Oilers <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/new-report-provides-a-key-update-on-extension-talks-with-three-edmonton-oilers-forwards' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>priority remains to re-sign their notable forwards</a> on expiring contracts before they hit free agency. If the Oilers are unable to bring back players like Connor Brown and Corey Perry, they could then look to other options as a replacement of that value in the middle of the lineup. One player whose name has been mentioned is former Oiler and current <a href='https://www.nhl.com/sharks/' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>San Jose Shark</a> Klim Kostin. <h3>Edmonton Oilers Linked To A Reunion With Physical Forward Klim Kostin</h3> In a new discussion about the Edmonton Oilers' offseason plans insider Bob Stauffer suggested that Stan Bowman and the front office should pursue Klim Kostin on the free agent market. I'd bring Klim Kostin back tomorrow and play him as 4th line left wing, okay? There's a guy who had double digit goals in Edmonton, liked playing in Edmonton, and would fight anybody. Kostin, 26, enjoyed his most success throughout his NHL career during his time in Edmonton where he tallied 21 points in 57 games. At 6'4 one thing Kostin has been able to bring to every stop along his NHL journey is physicality and intensity. After showing flashes of true upside in 2023-24 with San Jose, Kostin fell back off playing 35 games and tallying just 7 points. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/jfreshhockey/status/1766163974200893586'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> While Kostin would not be the flashiest of signings for the Oilers he would come with a cheap price tag and be a player that is already familiar with the organization and many of the key players. If the Oilers are confident they could unlock Kostin's offensive flair again he would be the perfect addition to the bottom-six for next season.