RW/LW Klim Kostin (2017, 31st, STL, traded to EDM)

[greasysnapper]

I have a feeling we'll see the callup on Wednesday.

 

[Garl]

Hmm, 1 goal, 5 pts in 8 games. On a team, where Nate Walker has 12 pts and 7 goals in 8 games.
"Beast", "NHLer", "very exited". What is going on here?

 

[EXTRAS]

Hmm, 1 goal, 5 pts in 8 games. On a team, where Nate Walker has 12 pts and 7 goals in 8 games.
"Beast", "NHLer", "very exited". What is going on here?

One of those players is 25 and the other is 20 in a men's league. Kostin can very well look like an NHLer and future beast, while still not contributing a ton offensively yet. Walker is a tiny offensive player...hopefully he works out at the nhl level.

 

[greasysnapper]

Hmm, 1 goal, 5 pts in 8 games. On a team, where Nate Walker has 12 pts and 7 goals in 8 games.
"Beast", "NHLer", "very exited". What is going on here?

Have you watched any of his AHL games? He's the type of player who can't single handedly drive play. When he has decent linemates who have wheels and can match his skill, he is a very productive player in the offensive zone and has high end potential in that regard. Part of the reason why I think he succeeded in the NHL's preseason and in the rookie camp games was because he played with a better collection of players, or rather players who matched his skillset better. Is that a knock on him that he can't drive a line himself? I don't know. I guess it is, but he is a damn good player and an absolute beast. If he gets a callup here, you'll see him do more in the pros than in the AHL, mark my words. This is coming from an unbiased non-blues fan.

 

[kp61c]

Hmm, 1 goal, 5 pts in 8 games. On a team, where Nate Walker has 12 pts and 7 goals in 8 games.
"Beast", "NHLer", "very exited". What is going on here?

lol, exactly my thougths

 

[Kshahdoo]

Exactly what I was thinking/hoping too. I'm intrigued by this prospect and very curious to see him at the NHL level

Well, he isn't Tarasenko for sure. He isn't even Tarasenko-like, despite his big frame.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Well, he isn't Tarasenko for sure. He isn't even Tarasenko-like, despite his big frame.

Ya I know.. I am very familiar with Kostin. I like KK's style and just wanna see if it translates well in NHL or not

 

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[David Dennison]

Blues have several injuries at forward and Kyrou just got back into the lineup after missing camp and the first 10 or so games.

 

[greasysnapper]

I have a feeling we'll see the callup on Wednesday.

2 Wednesday's too early. Can't wait for the game! I really hope he does well.

 

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Debuted in the NHL.

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

First career goal

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

Very nice goal. Still not getting much ice time. Should be playing more

 

[MaxV]

Eliteprospects lists him at Center. Is that a mistake? I was under impression that he was purely a winger.

 

[EXTRAS]

Really needs to work on his skating if he wants to find much success in the NHL.

Just my .2

20 cents?

 

[Caser]

Eliteprospects lists him at Center. Is that a mistake? I was under impression that he was purely a winger.

Eliteprospects are good at stats, not so much with positions though.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

How has he played since his call up? I see hes been playing very limited mins, but in that time does his potential show? Or too tough to tell

 

[rumrokh]

How has he played since his call up? I see hes been playing very limited mins, but in that time does his potential show? Or too tough to tell

Solid. You can tell he's young and still has to think about where to be at times, but he has made a couple really nice moves and passes. Keeps it simple, backchecks hard, hits, goes to the front of the net. Does basically everything you'd want from a bottom six player other than kill penalties - but, due to his limited icetime and linemates, he doesn't get a lot of looks. Many Blues fans want to see him get a chance with Perron and O'Reilly or Schwartz and Schenn and I pretty much agree.

 

[shpongle falls]

How has he played since his call up? I see hes been playing very limited mins, but in that time does his potential show? Or too tough to tell

Limited minutes so far but he's played very well, he's actually looked better than I thought he would. Kostin has huge potential for sure.

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

Injured in first game back in minors, rumored to be a potential season ender

 

[Flynn84]

Injured in first game back in minors, rumored to be a potential season ender

Hearing about 7-10 days or week to week

 

[Bobby Orrtuzzo]

Hearing about 7-10 days or week to week

Yeah...I jumped the gun a little bit based off a few comments on the Blues board. Just assumed that was true and ran with it. Glad it’s much shorter lol

 

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