Kostin is going straight to the AHL.
Also having Kane on the third line is humorous.

1) I put no thought into the lines. It was meant solely for the announced trade.

2) Kostin requires waivers, which is why St. Louis traded him instead of sending him down. They would of lost him for nothing if they had.

Which is why he won't be sent down. Oilers will lose him for nothing if they do. Not the brightest idea after trading Samurokov for the guy.

Makes sense, I suppose... but I do worry Kostin will end up being pretty good.

Kostin has already cleared waivers earlier this week, he can get sent down without clearing waivers. And most most likely will be sent down

as per bob stauffer via twitter "kostin will report to the condors"