In the following 2015–16 season, despite Paigin's size and potential he was unable to break into Kazan's blueline full-time and after 8 games was traded to HC Sochi on 10 October 2015.[2] Inserted into a regular role on Sochi's defense, Paigin instantly broke out offensively, scoring 9 goals and 27 points in 37 games and as a result was selected to participate in the 2016 KHL All-Star Game.[citation needed]
In the off-season, despite Sochi's attempts to extend the contract of Paigin, he was traded back to original club, Ak Bars Kazan, in exchange for financial compensation on 2 May 2016.[3] In the following 2016–17 season, Paigin failed to build upon his previous season's success with Sochi. With reduced ice-time and also hampered by injury, Paigin posted 1 goal and 4 points in 17 games with Ak Bars. Incurring a demotion with Bars Kazan of the VHL at seasons end, Paigin opted to pursue his NHL ambitions in agreeing to an amateur try-out contract with the Oilers American Hockey League affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, on 5 April 2017.[4] Paigin reportedly was not happy with his ice time and role within his KHL team.[5] On 11 April 2017, Paigin was signed by the Oilers to a two-year entry-level contract.[6]
In the 2017–18 season, after attending the Oilers' training camp, Paigin was among the first cuts reassigned to continue with the Condors. He appeared in just 7 scoreless games and also masked as a frequent healthy scratch before Paigin was placed on unconditional waivers by the Oilers in order for a mutual termination of his contract on 21 November 2017.[7] On 15 December 2017, he returned to the KHL, signing a two-year contract with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.[8]
In the 2018–19 season, Paigin dressed in only 8 games with 1 assist for Lokomotiv before he was reassigned to the VHL with HC Lada Togliatti. On 7 December 2018, Paigin returned to the scene of his success, as he was traded by Yaroslavl to HC Sochi in exchange for financial compensation.[9]
At the conclusion of the season, Paigin's reunion with Sochi was short lived as he was traded to HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk in exchange for financial compensation on 8 July 2019.[10] In the following 2019–20 season, Paigin made a career best 52 appearances with Neftekhimik, registering 12 points.
On 1 May 2020, Paigin as a free agent returned for a second stint with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl by agreeing to a two-year contract.[11] He was later released by Lokomotiv, opting to move to fellow KHL club, Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod on 27 September 2020.[12]
Paigin returned to Torpedo to begin the 2022–23 season, however after tallying 1 goal in 4 games he was traded to Avangard Omsk in exchange for financial compensation on 11 October 2022. He was immediately signed to a three-year, contract extension with Omsk.[13]
Returning with Avangard Omsk for the 2023–24 season, Paigin was unable to replicate his previous seasons contributions in notching just 1 assist through 20 games. On 12 January 2024, having left Avangard, Paigin was signed for the remainder of the season with HC Sibir Novosibirsk.[14]
On 8 May 2024, having left Sibir as a free agent, Paigin returned to hometown club on a one-year contract with, HC Lada Togliatti of the KHL.[15] On November 26th, 2024, his deal with Lada Togliatti was terminated by mutual agreement.[16] On 27 December 2024, Paigin signed a deal with Kunlun Red Star of the KHL for the remainder of the 2024–25 season.[17]
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