Interesting news out of Russia regarding the future of Nashville forward Sergei Kostitsyn. According to news outlet Izvestia.ru, Kostitsyn has reportedly received a contract offer from KHL club Avangard Omsk, the team he played for during the lockout. What’s more, Avangard’s GM has apparently had discussions with Preds GM David Poile, and claims Poile has no objections to Kostisyn leaving — despite the fact he has one year remaining on his deal with Nashville. Here’s a Google translation of the Izvestia article: Q: How are contract negotiations with Belarus striker Sergei Kostitsyn? A: We offered Sergey contract, he is now under discussion. Every day contact with his agent. I also contact the general manager of “Nashville” by David [Poile]. We talked a few times on this issue and came to the conclusion that “Nashville” would not object to his move to the “Vanguard”. Now everything depends on the willingness of Sergei, who is considering several proposals. We are actively negotiating with him and are close to having to continue our relationship. Pretty sure “Vanguard” is “Avangard,” FYI. Poile and the Predators have been down this road before. In 2008, they lost the services of Alex Radulov to KHL club Salavat Yulaev Ufa and, following last season, parted ways with Sergei’s brother, Andrei Kostitsyn, who eventually signed in the KHL with Traktor Chelyabinsk. As for Sergei, he had a disappointing 2013 campaign for the Preds, scoring just three goals in 46 games and finishing with 15 points, eighth-most on the team. - See more at: http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/...s-khl-offer-preds-wont-object-to-him-leaving/
