KLIM KOSTIN NEWS

Missing road trip Kostin (lower body) will not join the Sharks for their five-game road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Monday.

Impact Kostin wasn't going to be eligible to come off injured reserve for the first two games of the trip regardless, but this news effectively rules him out for longer. Considering the 25-year-old winger is mired in an 11-game pointless streak, few fantasy players are likely to be anxiously awaiting his return to the lineup but those that are will have to wait awhile longer.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to injured reserve Kostin (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Kostin was injured in Friday's contest and will ultimately miss a minimum of three games due to the issue. His move to IR opened a roster spot for Carl Grundstrom to come back from an undisclosed injury Saturday. Kostin is not a lock to be in the lineup once he's healthy again.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Saturday's game Kostin (lower body) won't play Saturday versus Minnesota, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Kostin left Friday's 2-1 loss to Utah due to the injury. He has a goal, four points and 82 hits in 26 appearances in 2024-25. Alexander Wennberg (illness) is also exiting the lineup, while Nico Sturm (lower body) will be a game-time call, so there's a scenario where San Jose will have as few as 10 healthy forwards based on its existing roster. With that in mind, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Sharks recall some players from the minors. An alternative possibility is that Carl Grundstrom (undisclosed) and Jake Walman (lower body) will be activated off injured reserve ahead of Saturday's tilt, which would get the Sharks up to 12 forwards even if Sturm is unavailable.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Friday Kostin sustained a lower-body injury and won't return to Friday's contest versus Utah.

Impact Kostin has had some poor injury luck this season. This was his sixth game back from an upper-body injury, and he hasn't earned a point since his return. If Kostin can't suit up Saturday against the Wild, the Sharks may have to call up a forward or dress seven defensemen.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off IR Kostin (upper body) was activated off injured reserve Friday, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Kostin missed the Sharks' past five games due to the injury. Although he's now on the active roster, the 25-year-old is expected to be scratched Friday versus Vegas. That's not surprising because Kostin didn't have a secure spot in the lineup to begin with. He might get a chance to play Saturday versus Calgary.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On injured reserve Kostin (upper body) was put on injured reserve Saturday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Kostin was injured during Thursday's 4-3 win over St. Louis, so this move can be retroactive to that date. He has a goal, four points, 25 PIM and 63 hits in 20 appearances in 2024-25. Will Smith (upper body) was activated off IR in a corresponding move.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Utah Kostin (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Utah, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Kostin exited Thursday's game due to the injury. He has a goal, four points, 25 PIM and 63 hits in 20 appearances in 2024-25. Kostin's exit from the lineup coincides with Will Smith returning from an upper-body injury. If both of them were healthy, they might have shared the ice on the third line.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Macklin Celebrini scores twice in Sharks' 4-3 victory over the Blues

Rookie Macklin Celebrini scored twice and had an assist in the San Jose Sharks’ 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable to return Kostin (undisclosed) is questionable to return to Thursday's game versus the Blues, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Kostin was dealing with a lower-body injury earlier in the week, but it's not clear if this issue is related. Assuming he doesn't return, he can be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game versus Utah.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to play Kostin (lower body) took line rushes on the second line and is expected to play Tuesday versus the Hurricanes, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Kostin appears to be set to avoid missing any time after being labeled a game-time decision prior to Tuesday's contest. The 25-year-old may not have a secure spot in the lineup, but he has suited up in 11 of the last 12 games.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Kostin (lower body) will be a game-time decision against Carolina on Tuesday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Kostin was struck in the left ankle or foot region by a shot during Tuesday's morning skate and left the ice in pain. He has earned one goal, four points, 17 shots on net and 54 hits in 18 appearances this season. If Kostin sits out Tuesday's game, Nikolai Kovalenko (undisclosed) or Ethan Cardwell are available as replacements.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds helper Saturday Kostin notched an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Kostin doesn't want to go back to the press box -- he has four points, 12 hits and nine PIM during a three-game point streak. The 25-year-old hadn't found any success on offense until this recent stretch. It's been enough to earn him third-line minutes, though the Sharks have a number of depth forwards who can rotate in and out of the lineup. Kostin is at least somewhat proven, having posted double-digit points and triple-digit hits in each of the last two campaigns.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gordie Howe hat trick in win Kostin scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, levied six hits, logged seven PIM and went plus-2 in Friday's 8-5 win over the Kraken.

Impact Kostin scored his first goal of the season in the first period, assisted on a Mikael Granlund tally in the second and fought Will Borgen in the third. Kostin has brought the physicality whenever he plays, and he's now been in the lineup for seven of the last eight games. He's up to three points -- all over the last two contests -- while adding 10 shots on net, 45 hits, 17 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 14 appearances. With Kostin trending up, Carl Grundstrom and Givani Smith are likely to see smaller roles.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Klim Kostin's Gordie Howe hat trick helps Sharks beat Kraken 8-5

Klim Kostin recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick with a goal, assist and a fight, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Seattle Kraken 8-5 on Friday

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets on scoresheet with helper Kostin notched an assist, five hits and two PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Senators.

Impact Kostin has played in six of the last seven contests as injuries have taken a toll on the Sharks' forward group. He was able to contribute an assist on a Mario Ferraro tally in Wednesday's game. That was Kostin's first point in 13 appearances, and he's added eight shots on net, 10 PIM, 39 hits and a minus-6 rating this season, playing primarily in a bottom-six role.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loses out on regular role Kostin was scratched for the eighth straight game when he sat out Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Kostin had no points over his first seven appearances of the season, and that has cost him a regular role. It's disappointing after he had 10 points in 19 contests following a deadline deal sent him from Detroit to San Jose to close out 2023-24. Kostin could have a path to playing time if Nico Sturm (lower body) misses time after exiting Thursday's game, though Givani Smith will also be in the mix to enter the lineup.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes on power play Kostin scored a power-play goal on three shots in Friday's 3-2 preseason shootout loss to the Ducks.

Impact A Will Smith attempt went off the boards, and Kostin was there to clean up the loose change. With three points, including two power-play goals, over three preseason games, Kostin is a candidate to fill a versatile role in 2024-25. He will likely begin the season in a bottom-six role, but if he makes the most of his opportunities, he could find his way back to the second-line spot that saw him produce 10 points over his last 19 games of 2023-24.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers hope Podkolzin turns into another version of Klim Kostin The former first round pick was traded to Edmonton this summer for a draft pick.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Oilers hope Podkolzin turns into another version of Klim Kostin The former first round pick was traded to Edmonton this summer for a draft pick.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Offers helper in win Kostin notched an assist, four hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact Kostin has fit in well with the Sharks in a top-six role, though he entered Thursday with no points over his last two games. The winger helped out on a Luke Kunin tally in the first period. Kostin is up to 14 points, 42 shots on net, 53 PIM, 103 hits and a minus-10 rating over 49 appearances between the Sharks and the Red Wings this season.

APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely playing Tuesday Kostin (illness) will most likely be back in the lineup Tuesday at home against Calgary, per Sheng Peng.

Impact Kostin has played 14 games with the Sharks this season, registering five goals and four assists to go along with 18 shots on goal. The 24-year-old will likely be slotted into one of the top two lines when he returns to action.

APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Kostin (illness) will not play Sunday against Arizona, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Kostin has been solid since joining the Sharks, tallying five goals and nine points through 14 appearances. He's also averaging 14:34 of ice time during that span, higher than he's averaged at any point in his NHL career. Kostin will be considered questionable ahead of Tuesday's tilt with the Flames.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks aim to break home slide in matchup with the Blues

The San Jose Sharks take on the St. Louis Blues looking to stop a five-game home skid

APRIL 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breaks up shutout bid Kostin scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and logged two PIM in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Kings.

Impact Kostin scored at 18:08 of the third period, denying David Rittich a shutout. The goal was Kostin's third in the last five games and his fifth since he joined the Sharks at the trade deadline. The winger is up to 13 points, 38 shots on net, 94 hits and a minus-10 rating through 46 contests between the Sharks and the Red Wings this season, but his top-line role in San Jose has unlocked a new level of offense in his game.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Monday's loss Kostin scored a goal and added five hits in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.

Impact Kostin has four goals and four assists over his last 12 contests since joining the Sharks. It appeared over the weekend that his run in the top six was nearing a close, but that's where he got his even-strength minutes Monday. The winger is at 12 points, 36 shots on net, 91 hits, 44 PIM and a minus-10 rating through 45 appearances between the Sharks and the Red Wings this season.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE