Kostin was acquired from the Oilers earlier in the week and signed a two-year deal with the Red Wings, where he'll bring some offence and grit to their bottom-6. After being traded from St. Louis to Edmonton early last season, Kostin tallied 21 points (11G / 10A) and 157 hits across 57 games with the Oilers.
Kostin is an RFA, who was traded to the Oilers last October for Dmitri Samorukov. The 2017 No.31 overall pick, had 11 goals and 10 assists (21 points) in 57 games last season. Kostin is a big body (6-3, 215 lbs) who is not afraid to throw his weight around, averaging 2.8 hits per game in 2022-23.
"Klim Kostin will not play tomorrow. He had to go to Calgary today to get his work visa. He had a temporary one which allowed him to play in New Jersey and New York last week. Depending on how long it takes he might join the team in Minnesota for Thursday's game." - tweeted Jason Gregor. Kostin has yet to pick up a point through seven games while picking up 15 SOG playing limited minutes averaging 9:01 TOI.
With the unfortunate news that Evander Kane will be on the LTIR, Klim Kostin earned his first promotion to the Edmonton OIlers Wednesday. In nine games with Bakersfield, the 2017 1st round pick (31st overall) has two goals and four points to go along with 15 PIMs.
Kostin was a first-round pick (No.31 overall) in 2017 and cleared waivers on Friday. The 23-year-old forward split the 2022 season between the NHL and AHL. He had nine points (4G / 5A) in 40 games with the Blues. He'll report to Bakersfield (AHL) to start the 2023 season.
Kostin was the No.31 overall pick in 2017 and is set to make his NHL debut on Wednesday. The 22-year-old forward is coming off of a championship season in the KHL, where he had 12 goals and 15 assists (27 points) across 67 combined regular season and playoff games. He's expected to make his debut on the third line with Robert Thomas and Mike Hoffman.
Kostin tallied a single goal in four games with St. Louis during his call-up but was set to be a healthy scratch on Monday night. The Blues want Kostin playing, so he heads back to the AHL, where he has eight points (3G / 5A) in 14 games.
Kostin was selected in the first round (No.31 overall) in 2017 and is one of the Blues' top prospects. The 20-year-old forward has scored three goals with five assists (eight points) in 14 AHL games this season and he is poised to make his NHL debut in Columbus on Friday.
Kostin entered the draft as NHL Central Scoutings top European skater and for good reason. Kostin has great size (6-foot-2/207 lbs.) and uses it effectively. Kostin plays a physical game, but doesn’t do it at the expense of any offence.
