BREAKING: Sharks Acquire Yaroslav Askarov From Predators
The San Jose Sharks have traded for top goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov from the Nashville Predators.
Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports - BREAKING: Sharks Acquire Yaroslav Askarov From PredatorsThe San Jose Sharks have traded for top goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov from the Nashville Predators.
The Sharks also acquired a third-round pick and forward, Nolan Burke.
Askarov was in the news recently as he requested a trade out of Nashville. The Sharks were seen as a potential landing spot for the 2020 11th overall pick.
“Yaroslav is a goaltender who has the tools to become an everyday NHL goaltender,” Sharks GM Mike Grier said. “His ability to position himself effectively, vision, and athletic ability have been on display in the last few seasons, and he is a strong young addition to our goaltending group. We are happy to have him a part of the organization.”
The 22-year-old has played just three NHL games. In two games last season, Askarov had a .943 save % and a 1.47 GAA. In 44 games in the AHL, the Russian netminder had a 30-13-1 record to go with his .911 save % and 2.39 GAA.
Askarov wants time in the NHL, and the Sharks already have Mackenzie Blackwood and Vitek Vanecek set to be their netminders. Still, with training camp less than a month away, Askarov brings new competition to the duo.
San Jose moves on from prospects Magnus Chrona and David Edstrom. Edstrom was acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights along with their 2025 first-round pick in exchange for Tomas Hertl.
Should the Vegas first-round pick be inside the top ten, GM Mike Grier will decide to send either the Sharks 2025 first-round pick or the Golden Knights.
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