Player News

Injury Update (Tue Apr 9, 2024) - Good to go

Kostin (illness) will be back in the lineup Tuesday against Calgary, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 9, 2024) - Ready to return

Kostin (illness) will be back in the lineup Tuesday against Calgary, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 9, 2024) - Likely playing Tuesday

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

Injury Update (Sun Apr 7, 2024) - Unavailable Sunday

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

Player Update (Fri Mar 8, 2024) - On his way to San Jose

Kostin was traded to San Jose from Detroit in exchange for Radim Simek and a 2024 seventh-round pick Friday.

Player Update (Fri Mar 8, 2024) - 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.

Player Update (Sun Jan 14, 2024) - Removed from IR

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

Injury Update (Wed Jan 10, 2024) - 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.

Injury Update (Tue Dec 19, 2023) - Placed on IR

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

Injury Update (Mon Dec 18, 2023) - Exits Monday's game

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

Injury Update (Mon Dec 18, 2023) - Exits Monday's game

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

Player Update (Fri Dec 15, 2023) - 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.

Injury Update (Thu Dec 14, 2023) - 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.

Injury Update (Mon Dec 11, 2023) - Designated for IR

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

Player Update (Sat Nov 11, 2023) - Sneaks in apple

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

Player Update (Wed Nov 8, 2023) - Nets first of the season

Kostin tallied a goal, three hits and two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Rangers.

Player Update (Wed Oct 25, 2023) - Set to play Thursday

Kostin (undisclosed) is expected to return to the lineup Thursday versus Winnipeg, per Max Bultman of The Athletic.

Injury Update (Tue Oct 24, 2023) - Remains unavailable

Kostin (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday against Seattle, according to Ansar Khan of MLive.com.

Player Update (Sun Oct 22, 2023) - Not playing Sunday

Kostin (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against Calgary, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Sat Jul 1, 2023) - Inks two-year deal

Kostin signed a two-year contract with the Red Wings on Saturday.

Player Update (Fri Jun 30, 2023) - Not given qualifying offer

Kostin didn't receive a qualifying offer from Detroit, so he's set to become an unrestricted free agent Saturday, per Max Bultman of The Athletic.

Player Update (Thu Jun 29, 2023) - Shipped to Red Wings

Kostin and Kailer Yamamoto were dealt to Detroit from Edmonton on Thursday in exchange for future considerations.

Player Update (Thu May 11, 2023) - Sets up opening tally

Kostin notched an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.

Player Update (Sun Apr 30, 2023) - Surprising source of offense

Kostin scored twice, added an assist, went plus-3 and logged two hits in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Kings in Game 6.

Player Update (Thu Apr 20, 2023) - Nets game-winning goal

Kostin scored a goal on two shots, added five hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Kings in Game 2.

Player Update (Thu Apr 6, 2023) - Two points in Wednesday's win

Kostin scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Ducks.

Player Update (Wed Mar 15, 2023) - Bags apple Tuesday

Kostin notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Senators.

Player Update (Sat Mar 4, 2023) - Notches assist Friday

Kostin produced an assist in Friday's 6-3 win over the Jets.

Player Update (Wed Mar 1, 2023) - Points in three straight

Kostin contributed a goal, an assist and six hits in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Player Update (Mon Feb 27, 2023) - Logs assist in return

Kostin produced an assist, three hits and six PIM in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Bruins.

Player Update (Mon Feb 27, 2023) - Set to play Monday

Kostin (illness) is slated to return to the lineup against Boston on Monday, per NHL.com.

Injury Update (Sat Feb 25, 2023) - Not playing versus Columbus

Kostin (illness) won't play Saturday versus Columbus, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Injury Update (Thu Feb 23, 2023) - Still out Thursday

Kostin (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Penguins, per the NHL media site.

Injury Update (Wed Feb 22, 2023) - Traveling with Oilers

Kostin (illness) traveled with the Oilers to Pittsburgh ahead of Thursday's game against the Penguins, per Mark Spector of Sportsnet.

Injury Update (Tue Feb 21, 2023) - Out again Tuesday

Kostin (illness) will be unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with Philadelphia.

Injury Update (Sun Feb 19, 2023) - Won't play Sunday

Kostin (illness) won't be in the lineup Sunday versus Colorado, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Injury Update (Fri Feb 17, 2023) - Late scratch Friday

Kostin (undisclosed) was a late scratch for Friday's game against the Rangers, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Wed Feb 15, 2023) - Good to play Wednesday

Kostin (undisclosed) is expected to play Wednesday against Detroit, according to Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.

Injury Update (Sun Feb 12, 2023) - Dealing with injury

Kostin (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against Montreal after getting hurt Saturday versus Ottawa, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports.

Player Update (Sat Jan 14, 2023) - Scores again Friday

Kostin scored a goal and went plus-2 in Friday's 7-1 win over the Sharks.

Player Update (Mon Jan 2, 2023) - Good to go

Kostin (lower body) will be available to play Tuesday versus Seattle.

Player Update (Sat Dec 31, 2022) - Tallies twice in blowout win

Kostin scored a pair of goals on four shots, added six PIM and logged two hits in Friday's 7-2 win over the Kraken.

Player Update (Thu Dec 22, 2022) - Dishes pair of helpers

Kostin logged two assists, six hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Stars.

Player Update (Sat Dec 10, 2022) - Contributes helper in Friday's win

Kostin notched an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Wild.

Player Update (Fri Dec 2, 2022) - Scores after one-game absence

Kostin scored a goal in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Wild.

Player Update (Thu Dec 1, 2022) - Returns to team

Kostin (immigration) is in the lineup Thursday versus the Wild, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.

Injury Update (Wed Nov 30, 2022) - Dealing with work visa issues

Kostin isn't eligible to play Wednesday against Chicago because of work visa issues, according to Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network.

Player Update (Wed Nov 9, 2022) - Promoted to Edmonton

Kostin was summoned by Edmonton on Wednesday.

Player Update (Sun Oct 9, 2022) - Dealt to Oilers

Edmonton acquired Kostin from St. Louis on Sunday in exchange for defenseman Dmitri Samorukov.

Player Update (Fri Oct 7, 2022) - Is on waivers

St. Louis has put Kostin on waivers, reports Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic.