The former Edmonton Oilers forward is known for his easy going personality.
The former Edmonton Oilers forward is known for his easy going personality.
EDMONTON -- Tonight the Edmonton Oilers look to rebound.
Other than Zach Hyman hitting the 50 goal mark this past Sunday, it's safe to say that this past weekend wasn't a success for the Oilers. A 6-3 embarrassing loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs along with a 5-3 defeat against the Ottawa Senators has left a bad taste in the Oilers' mouths.
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It's good to not always be so serious - at least when it's necessary to inject some humor and fun.
One player who knew how to do when they played for the Oilers, is Klim Kostin.
Kostin has had quite the journey in the NHL over the past two years. Last year he played for the St. Louis Blues - and then the Oilers traded for him. In the off season the Oilers traded him to the Detroit Red Wings. They re-signed him - but then he was traded again to the San Jose Sharks by the trade deadline.
It looks like he is settling into his own offensively. In eight games he's up to six points since joining the Sharks. He's played predominately with Mikael Granlund and Fabian Zetterlund - the Sharks first line.
Yesterday at practice, there was a light-hearted moment - captured on video by The Hockey News' own Max Miller.
If you can't see the tweet above let me describe it for you - the Sharks mascot is driving around on a smaller ATV-looking vehicle, with Kostin holding on tight sitting behind them.
With the NHL season being as long as it is, it's great to see moments like this - where players can enjoy a laugh about something silly.
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