KLIM KOSTIN NEWS

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.

12 HOURS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal in loss Kostin scored a goal and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.

Impact Kostin continues to exceed expectations while playing in a top-six role for the Sharks. He has three goals and four assists over nine contests with the team since he was traded from the Red Wings at the deadline. Overall, he's managed 11 points, 34 shots on net, 82 hits and a minus-8 rating through 42 outings overall.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist Saturday Kostin posted an assist and went minus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Kostin has fit right in with the Sharks, earning two goals and four assists over eight contests since he was traded from the Red Wings. His productive play has earned him a top-line role in recent games, though he's unlikely to keep that spot. The winger has 10 points, 33 shots on net, 81 hits, 42 PIM and a minus-7 rating through 41 outings overall this season.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in loss Kostin tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Kostin set up Marc-Edouard Vlasic's tally late in the first period before tying the game 3-3 in the second, beating Tristan Jarry from the slot for his first goal with the Sharks. The 24-year-old Kostin has three points (one goal, two assists) in three games since he was dealt from Detroit at the deadline. While he only has four goals and seven points in 36 games this year, Kostin could see a larger role down the stretch on a rebuilding Sharks team.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ludvig, Rakell help Penguins pull away from Sharks, 6-3

John Ludvig and Rickard Rakell scored two minutes apart in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins pulled away from the San Jose Sharks for a 6-3 win

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sharks acquire F Klim Kostin from Red Wings The San Jose Sharks acquired forward Klim Kostin from the Detroit Red Wings on Friday in exchange for defenseman Radim Simek and a seventh-r...

MARCH 8 • SUNHERALD.COM

On his way to San Jose Kostin was sent to San Jose from Detroit, for Radim Simek and New Jersey's seventh round pick in 2024 on Friday.

Impact San Jose gets a middle-six forward, who has yet to established himself as an NHL regular. He played 33 games with the Red Wings this season, finding the back of the net three times, while adding one assist. The Sharks will be Kostin's fourth NHL team in his young career, after he was selected 31st overall in the opening round of the 2017 Draft by St. Louis.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

First goal since overcoming injury Koston scored in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Kostin, a rugged fourth-line winger, missed 12 straight games with an upper-body injury before his return against the Panthers on Wednesday, a 3-2 overtime win. Working in his debut campaign with Detroit, Kostin has three goals to go along with an assist and 41 hits through 25 games. The 24-year-old doesn't see the ice nearly enough to warrant a look in fantasy hockey; occasionally, he'll be relegated to the press box as a healthy scratch.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from IR Kostin (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday.

Impact Kostin is available to return from an 11-game absence in Sunday's contest against Toronto. However, it's unclear at this time if he will play or be a healthy scratch. Kostin has registered two goals, one assist, 19 shots on net, 29 PIM and 38 hits over 23 outings this campaign.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Kostin (upper body) will miss Thursday's game against Edmonton, but he might be ready for Saturday versus LA or Sunday's contest in Toronto, per Ansar Khan of MLive.com.

Impact Kostin has two goals, three points, 29 PIM and 38 hits in 23 contests this season. He hasn't played since Dec. 18 and will likely serve on the fourth line when he recovers from his injury.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Kostin (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact In a corresponding move, Detroit recalled Austin Czarnik from AHL Grand Rapids under emergency conditions. Kostin, who was injured in Monday's 4-3 loss to Anaheim, will be out of action for at least the next three games following his move to the IR list. He has chipped in three points, 29 PIM, 19 shots on goal and 38 hits over 23 games this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Monday's game Kostin (upper body) will not return to Monday's tilt against Anaheim.

Impact Kostin logged 6:30 of ice time with two shots and two PIM before leaving the game. An update on his status should be available before Wednesday's matchup in Winnipeg. He has just three points in 23 games this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Kostin (undisclosed) will be activated off injured reserve and return to action Saturday versus Philadelphia, Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site reports.

Impact Kostin will likely return to a fourth-line role Saturday versus the Flyers. He's picked up just three points through 21 games this season.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Kostin (undisclosed) has been labeled day-to-day by the team but won't be ready to play against Carolina on Thursday.

Impact Kostin will miss his fourth straight game due to his undisclosed injury but the fact that he is considered day-to-day bodes well for a return in the short-term. Considering the winger managed just one goal and one assist in his last 11 contests, he probably shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value even once cleared to play.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for IR Kostin landed on injured reserve Monday with an undisclosed injury retroactive to Dec. 7.

Impact Kostin was already sidelined for one game versus Ottawa on Saturday and will now be out of action for at least three more. Prior to getting hurt, the Russian winger was struggling offensively with just one point in his last nine games. Still, with Dylan Larkin (undisclosed) and J.T. Compher (undisclosed) also going on injured reserve, the Wings find themselves extremely thin at forward.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sneaks in apple Kostin contributed an assist in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Kostin only saw 8:04 of ice time, but that was long enough for the fourth-line bruiser to deliver the helper along with a pair of hits. Last season, Kostin managed a career-high 21 points through 57 games in a similar capacity for Edmonton, though he's unlikely to captivate the masses in fantasy hockey given his bottom-six role and the fact that forward is the deepest position.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE