The St. Louis Blues came to terms with Klim Kostin on a three year, entry-level contract on July 5. That has many Blues fans already wanting to pencil him into the lineup.
It might be best to pump the breaks on that idea. It has nothing to do with talent or a lack thereof. It has more to do with the Blues not wanting to rush anything.
Kostin’s situation is quite different than other entry level deals in terms of starting a clock. Still, he is not going to be thrust right into an NHL role that quickly.