Sharks acquire F Klim Kostin from Red Wings

Field Level Media|published: Fri 8th March, 13:57 2024

Jan 19, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Klim Kostin (24) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at PNC Arena. credits: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

The San Jose Sharks acquired forward Klim Kostin from the Detroit Red Wings on Friday in exchange for defenseman Radim Simek and a seventh-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

Kostin, 24, has recorded four points (three goals, one assist) in 33 games this season. The former first-round pick has one season remaining on his two-year, $4 million contract.

Kostin has totaled 36 points (19 goals, 17 assists) in 136 career games with the St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers and Red Wings. He was selected by the Blues with the 31st overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft.

Simek, 31, has collected 29 points (seven goals, 22 assists) in 209 career games with the Sharks. He is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer.

—Field Level Media