Some thought of him as a top ten talent. The 2017 first-round pick (31st overall) has spent the last two years developing his game with AHL San Antonio, and he came into this year's training camp on a mission. He was also selected first overall in the 2016 CHL Import Draft by the Kootenay Ice, but did not report. The Blues are in desperate need of a top-six center, but Kostin's AHL stats don't scream that he'll be that guy right out of training camp. Kostin has a decent chance to make the final roster Opening Night. However, it's just as apparent that the Kostin holds the raw talent to be a serious threat in the NHL eventually, as he posted five goals, three assists and a plus-7 rating through five games in the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship. Kostin has scored back-to-back, game-winning goals for AHL San Antonio. Kostin scored his first NHL goal in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Predators. BORN: May 5, 1999: BORN IN: Penza, Russia: Profile. The Blues assigned Kostin to AHL San Antonio on Monday. 2017 NHL MOCK DRAFT: Klim Kostin goes to Boston with the 18th overall pick. Kostin’s season got off to a hot start at the Hlinka Memorial when he scored four goals and seven points in his five games. There were many stretches when he was the best player on the ice. Kostin has the ability to beat defenders to the outside and then cut to the net. The young forward will return to the KHL for the time being, joining Avangard Omsk on a short-term assignment.Kostin will be able to return to North America for training camp with St. Louis, whenever that takes place. Kostin hasn't developed in North America quite as the team had hoped, accumulating just 22 points in 60 games to go along with a brutal minus-28 rating this season. That was the only goal of the first. Klim Kostin suffered a season ending shoulder injury in January; ending hopes that he could continue to rise up the board. 31 overall. The Blues loaned Kostin to Omsk Avangard of the KHL back in September. Whether there's an open roster spot for Kostin remains to be seen, but if Jordan Kyrou (kneecap) isn't ready that could open the door. Kostin suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. Shoots Left Weight 196 lbs Draft Result 1/31 Reports Statistics News Bio. The 19-year-old has now returned to AHL San Antonio to finish the season. He's looked more aggressive and unleashes his shot more often. The Blues struggled, but Kostin did his job as a physical winger who wasn't scared to fire the puck. Height 6'3.0. If one was going by draft season alone, you’d have very little information to with. Kostin will be sidelined 7-to-10 days with a lower-body ailment. Klim Kostin. ... Mock Draft (Entry Draft Simulator) Trade Machine (Trade Proposal Simulator) Seattle Expansion Draft Simulator. It includes a few unexpected wrinkles, most noteworthy being the absence of prospect and former first-round draft pick Klim Kostin. HEIGHT: 6' 3" WEIGHT: 196 lbs. Back in Russia, he played just eight games in the KHL, nine games in the second tier VHL, and a single game in the junior league MHL. Then the injury bug decided to appear at an unfortunate time. Kostin scored three goals and added three assists in seven games while leading Team Russia to the bronze medal in the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship. Vitali Kravtsov scores on the power play off the feed from Klim Kostin, and Russia has a 1-0 lead early! 19th: "Kostin is a big strong powerful offensive winger with a high skill set and excellent skating ability. They are few in his age range that can match the overall skill he brings. That factors in the risks of taking him. Assuming he eventually comes over, Kostin’s upside is that of a dynamic, top-line scoring winger who can take over games by himself. The 20-year-old hopes to stay with the big club for a few more games, but he may be demoted again if the Blues decide to sign Troy Brouwer or Jamie McGinn -- who are both on PTOs. All in all he entered the season as a potential top ten prospect for the 2017 draft and had a very disappointing season. ” -Future Considerations. Author Chase Howell. Playing top-line minutes in the AHL will help get him there, and he's becoming more comfortable by the day, as he's racked up 10 goals and nine assists over the last 22 games. Barring more injuries to Blues forwards, Kostin likely won't get a chance with the big club this season, but his name is one to keep in mind for the future. ago] Height 6.03 - … Over 3 million monthly readers now come to THW for their hockey fix. The 2017 first-round pick is starting to get the hang of it, but it's apparent he'll need more time before getting called up to the big club. Klim Kostin. Kostin was recalled by the Blues on Saturday, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Kostin was the top-rated European prospect in the 2017 NHL Draft, so he was considered a steal at No. Kostin was the top-rated European prospect entering the 2017 draft, but issues about his KHL contract dropped his stock, allowing the Blues to select him … Kostin has also been plagued by inconsistency, at times showing flashes of dominant upside drawing comparisons to the likes of Evgeni Malkin, and also going through uninspiring stretches where he is difficult to find in the game and has little to no impact. Kostin had a fringe chance of making the Opening Night roster, but this injury has held him back to the point that the Blues apparently feel it best to send him down to the minors for the time being. This being Kostin’s first real tenure in the KHL, having played for Moscow Dynamo back in 2016-27 when he played just eight games when at the end of that year the Blues drafted … Rangers prospect Vitali Kravtsov finished off a nice passing play from Grigori Denisenko (Panthers) and Klim Kostin (Blues) at 6:28. The 19-year-old pivot is still working on his development and hasn't been recalled to the big club yet, and he has 11 points in 28 games for San Antonio. Kostin was loaned from AHL San Antonio to Team Russia for the World Junior Championship, Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Scouting report for 2017 NHL Draft prospect Klim Kostin. The 2021-22 season still seems like his best target at this time. Still considered a first round pick but has some serious red flags on his file and comes with boom or bust buyer beware conditions.” -Peter Harling, “A big-bodied power winger with strong work ethic…he can dominate for stretches with his cycle game and puck-protection skills…can carry defenders around the ice with his power and balance, or stickhandle around them with a deke or two as he goes to the net…high-energy guy, always keeps his feet moving…possesses a very quick release and has great shot selection…heads-up player who has a great work ethic and leads by example…works his tail off away from the play to get himself in position to make a play…strong intelligence and sees plays developing around him, knowing how to interject himself to provide the best opportunity…is responsible away from the puck and knows where to be to support his defenders…will be a real beast as he adds even more muscle to his impressive frame. ARMCHAIR-GM. Position: RW Current Team: Dynamo Moskva Date of Birth: March 5, 1999 Place of Birth: Penza, Russia Height: 6'3" Weight: 196 lbs Shoots: Left. Klim Kostin is an excelleng skater. Injuries have opened the door for several youngsters to crack the Blues' lineup and the organization will likely want to take a hard look at its 2017 first-round pick. It took the 20-year-old 66 games in 2018-19 to reach the 10-goal mark. It should be noted, however, that Kostin — the top pick in the 2016 CHL Import Draft — has an excellent international resume, including a dominating performance at the U18 Ivan Hlinka in August. Feb 10, 2021: St. Louis Blues | Klim Kostin | Kostin remains on loan from the Blues with Omsk Avangard of the KHL, Lou Korac of (NHL).com reports. When you start drawing comparisons to the great Evgeni Malkin, you know you got game. The 2017 first-round pick will head to Russia for now, but he'll be recalled ahead of St. Louis' training camp and should have a decent chance of securing a spot on the Blues' Opening Night roster. Questions about his shoulder injury and immediate plans will have some teams worried about using a first-round draft pick. Kostin recorded two shots on net and four hits during 11:45 of ice time in his NHL debut Saturday against the Ducks. Player Summary. SEARCH. A shoulder injury in January followed by subsequent surgery in February not only ended Russian winger Klim Kostin’s season, but caused the 18-year-old to slip on many draft boards. Kostin did come to North America to play for Russia in the Super Series but was not as dominant a factor as projected posting two points in five games, as a result he was left of the Russian World Junior team and not even invited to the pretournament selection roster. Limited viewings, along with his penchant for inconsistency in those viewings could see him fall down draft boards. SEATTLE EXPANSION DRAFT. The 19-year-old will be on the final year of his entry-level contract next season, and will likely start in the minors after his lackluster start to his career, barring a solid training camp. The Blues have little incentive to elevate the 19-year-old to the big club since he only has 11 points in 28 games, and if he plays 11 games in 2018-19 and 11 more next season, he'll be available for Seattle's upcoming expansion draft. The 20-year-old forward could make his NHL debut as soon as Friday against Columbus. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-box-3-0')};2016-17 Team: Dynamo Moscow (#24)Date of Birth: May 5, 1999Place of Birth: Penza, RussiaHt: 6’3” Wt: 196 lbsShoots: LeftPosition: RWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2017 first-year eligibleTwitter: @dinamovets24. Once healthy, the Russian national could receive a recall to get another shot at the big club. Kostin is far too young to give up on (he won't turn 20 years old until May) and he played very little in his draft season in his native Russia, but the early returns are not strong. Very good shot/gets it to the net rarely using a slap shot"" Peter Harling Dobber Prospects - Mar. Klim Kostin is the No. The St. Louis Blues have found a landing spot for Klim Kostin as he waits for the next NHL season to get underway. Kostin had a cup of coffee with the big club earlier this season, and although he scored his first NHL goal, it was clear he still has work to do before becoming a fixture in the lineup. The 20-year-old gave the Blues' faithful and dynasty owners taste of what's to come after he continues fine-tuning his game in the minors. Kostin is a classic case of a superior talent falling in the draft and someone will eventually take the chance.if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-box-4-0')}; Kostin has first-round talent, but opinions of him vary because of the injury risk and the chances he will sign. I’m a fully credentialed writer that covers the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Cleveland Monsters and the OHL. 2016-17 Team: Dynamo Moscow (#24) Date of Birth: May 5, 1999 Place of Birth: Penza, Russia Ht: 6’3” Wt: 196 lbs Shoots: Left Position: RW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2017 first-year eligible Twitter: @dinamovets24 (Photo: HC Spartak Moscow). He is my #28 ranked prospect and I believe he has the potential to become a Top-6 Forward. Kostin (lower body) was assigned to AHL San Antonio on Thursday, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic St. Louis reports. SCoC Draft Profile: Klim Kostin is high risk, potentially high reward. The 20-year-old forward had an impressive preseason with six points in four games but it wasn't enough to earn him an NHL roster spot heading into the regular season. Kostin, along with Austin Poganski, Jake Walman and Derrick Pouliot, took part in Monday's Group A training camp session, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. Kostin scored his eighth goal of the season in AHL San Antonio's 4-1 loss to Iowa on Tuesday. Russian prospect Klim Kostin definitely has game. Kostin has been pretty productive in the minors this season, notching three goals and eight points in 14 games. Kostin was recalled from AHL San Antonio on Monday as part of the club's Black Aces. All seven spent time with the Blues this preseason but were assigned to AHL San Antonio after the first round of cuts. Coach Craig Berube said Thursday that Kostin won't join the team at training camp right away because of visa issues, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports. I am also the site’s Credentials Manager. The 2017 first-round pick (31st overall) the last three seasons in the AHL following his draft selection, but he never showed enough to secure a consistent role with the big club. Draft Year 2017 Place of Birth . What About Klim Kostin? Klim Kostin No. Kostin … Talk about having the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in one season. Kostin has experience with Team Russia, as he scored a team-high five goals and eight points in seven games in the 2018 tournament. Klim Kostin Scouting Report: 2017 NHL Draft #17. Klim Kostin, which by the way would be a dope name for a bounty hunter in Star Wars, is a power RW out of Russia.He’s 6’3”, 196 lbs., and is by all accounts an offensive monster in his skillset. In addition, forwards Jordan Nolan and Austin Poganski and defensemen Chris Butler, Niko Mikkola, Mitch Reinke and Jake Walman have been promoted from the minors. Kostin was recalled along with defensemen Chris Butler, Mitch Reinke and Tyler Wotherspoon, plus forwards Mackenzie MacEachern, Adam Musil and Brian Flynn. Someone will take a chance on Kostin. Kostin was the captain of Team Russia and performed well against the world's best, and he now has 14 points in 12 games at the tournament over the last two years. This could provide the confidence that Kostin needs to make it at the NHL level. Date of Birth May 5, 1999 Position. Klim Kostin Position: Forward Professional team: Moscow Dynamo (KHL) 2016-17 stats: 8 games, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points Size: 6-foot-3, 196 pounds Born: Penza, Russia Central Scouting rank: No. 11th: "Underrated offensive upside. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. In fact, he has actually been worse this year than last. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. 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The Russian factor should play heavily in his draft status as the CHL first overall pick in 2016 refused to report to the Kootenay Ice which should raise some red flags. Kostin slotted into four games on this NHL stint, and he was able to notch his first NHL goal while adding five shots on net and six hits. It seems unlikely Kostin will see action in the postseason, though he could certainly challenge Mackenzie MacEachern or Jordan Kyrou for a spot in the lineup. One could make a reasonable argument that the St. Louis Blues made the best value pick of the draft when they took Russian winger Klim Kostin with the 31st overall selection. Once given the all -clear, Kostin could be in line for a spot on the 23-man roster -- although the fact that he can be assigned to the minors without going through waivers could factor into the decision. MOCK-DRAFT. Nov 25, 2019 Kostin played in four NHL contests with the Blues this year, in which he registered one goal, five shots and six hits while averaging 8:32 of ice time. Center -- shoots L Born May 5 1999 -- Penza, Russia [21 yrs. Klim Kostin is an incredibly difficult player to get a read on. “Kostin is a big strong powerful offensive winger with a high skill set and excellent skating ability. As a sophomore at the University of Colorado-Boulder and a Colorado native, Chase has loved Colorado sports since he was born. The 21-year-old is starting to find his game in his home country, as he's now produced eight points over the last three games, bringing his total to 17 points through 38 contests. TRADE MACHINE. Kostin recorded six goals and 22 assists in 67 AHL games during the 2017-18 season. That was after he wasn’t even invited to Russia’s World Juniors camp. All Rights Reserved. The Hockey Prospector The milestone will be a little bittersweet given the result of the game, but the first-round pick from 2017 can check it off his list. Klim Kostin cap hit, salary, contracts, contract history, earnings, aav, free agent status. I’ve spoken to many scouts over the week who gave glowing reviews of the Russian winger. Luckily, the Blues were able to get him into their minor-league system immediately so he could adjust to the American game. 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