Yaroslav Askarov - NHL News & Rumors

Summoned by NHL club Askarov was recalled from AHL San Jose on Monday.

Impact Askarov was sent to the minors ahead of the regular season, but he'll join the NHL club after Vitek Vanecek (undisclosed) sustained an injury Saturday against the Penguins. Askarov is the best goaltending prospect in pro hockey and has gotten off to a hot start in the AHL this season, posting a 6-3-0 record, 1.92 GAA and .939 save percentage. Mackenzie Blackwood and Vanecek have been inconsistent early in the 2024-25 campaign, so it's possible that Askarov sticks with the Sharks if he performs well in the near future.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Askarov, with tempered celebrations, remains perfect with Barracuda. When might Sharks call him up? SAN JOSE - Goalie Yaroslav Askarov has been everything the San Jose Sharks have wanted him to be in ...

OCTOBER 20 • SACBEE.COM

Shipped down to minors Askarov (lower body) was demoted to AHL San Jose on Friday.

Impact When Askarov was acquired by San Jose in a trade from Nashville during the offseason, there was speculation that he would supplant Mackenzie Blackwood and Vitek Vanecek as the No. 1 option between the pipes for the Sharks. Instead, the 22-year-old Askarov has been sent down to the minors to open the season, perhaps in part due to the lower-body injury that limited him during training camp. Even with the demotion, it seems unlikely this will be the last time Askarov graces the NHL roster this year.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to ice Askarov (lower body) skated on his own Monday for the first time during training camp, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Askarov will most likely not be ready for Opening Night, but he seems to be progressing well with his recovery. The 22-year-old told reporters on Sept. 21 that his injury is not significant and that he hoped to return to the ice in short order, according to Miller. Askarov was a first-round pick by Nashville in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, and he was acquired in a trade by San Jose in August.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Missing from Tuesday's skate Askarov (lower body) was not in attendance for Tuesday's game-day skate and will miss out versus Anaheim, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Askarov came into training camp with high expectations but a lower-body injury has kept him from getting on the ice with his teammates. Set to compete for the starting job for Opening Night against St. Louis on Oct. 10, an extended absence could open the door for either Mackenzie Blackwood or Vitek Vanecek to step up. Still, unless Askarov is out long-term, he should eventually claim the No. 1 gig in San Jose.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready for training camp Askarov will miss the start of training camp with a lower-body injury.

Impact Askarov is expected to be the No. 1 goaltender with the Sharks this season, after he was dealt from Nashville on Aug. 23. The 11th overall pick by the Predators in 2020, Askarov is considered by many to be the best goaltender not playing in the NHL. He was 30-13-1 with a 2.39 GAA and a .911 save percentage for AHL Milwaukee last season.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Yaroslav Askarov Trade talk | San Jose Sharks Sharks' acquire Yaroslav Askarov from Predators

AUGUST 27 • NHL.COM

Yaroslav Askarov Trade talk | NHL.com Sharks' acquire Yaroslav Askarov from Predators

AUGUST 27 • NHL.COM

Top Prospect's 'Distracting' Antics Pushed Predators to Pull Trigger on Blockbuster Deal There’s no question that Yaroslav Askarov has the potential to be an elite goaltender in the NHL someday.

AUGUST 24 • SACBEE.COM

Top Prospect's 'Distracting' Antics Pushed Predators to Pull Trigger on Blockbuster Deal There’s no question that Yaroslav Askarov has the potential to be an elite goaltender in the NHL someday.

AUGUST 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Signs extension after trade Askarov signed a two-year, $2 million contract with the Sharks on Friday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Askarov was acquired in a trade with the Predators earlier in the day, and general manager Mike Grier didn't waste any time in getting the goalie into the Sharks' plans through 2026-27. The 22-year-old goalie is 1-1-0 with six goals allowed on 70 shots over three NHL appearances. Expect Askarov to have every chance to win the No. 1 job in San Jose in training camp, and if he proves to be NHL ready, he could jump-start the team's rebuild.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

On his way to San Jose The Sharks acquired Askarov, Nolan Burke and Colorado's 2025 third-round pick from the Predators in exchange for David Edstrom, Magnus Chrona and the Golden Knights' conditional 20...

Impact Askarov is the jewel of the trade as he was selected 11th overall in the 2020 Draft by the Predators and has shone thus far in his professional career. Askarov was outstanding with AHL Milwaukee in 2023-24, going 30-13-1 with a 2.39 GAA and a .911 save percentage. He also saw action in a pair of NHL games last season, going 1-0-0 while giving up a pair of goals on 35 shots. He is expected to grab the top job with the Sharks, ahead of Mackenzie Blackwood and Vitek Vanecek.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Askarov was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Sunday.

Impact Askarov's return to the minors could bode well for the availability of Kevin Lankinen (illness) for Tuesday's contest against Chicago. The 21-year-old Askarov earned his first NHL win Saturday, stopping 27 of 29 shots in a 3-2 shootout victory over Washington.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first career win Askarov stopped 27 of 29 shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Capitals.

Impact Askarov couldn't protect a 2-0 lead in regulation, but he was solid in his first NHL start of the season. He got a little help on a video review that negated the Capitals' go-ahead tally in the third period. Askarov then stopped Evgeny Kuznetsov and Alex Ovechkin in the shootout to secure the win. The 21-year-old Askarov is likely to head back to AHL Milwaukee once Kevin Lankinen (illness) is ready to return to action.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Predators G Yaroslav Askarov beats Caps for first NHL win Yaroslav Askarov made 27 saves and also stopped both shootout attempts he faced as the Nashville Predators snapped a three-game losing strea...

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Josi scores and Askarov gets his 1st NHL win as the Predators beat the Capitals 3-2 in a shootout

Roman Josi scored a franchise record-tying goal, Yaroslav Askarov made 26 saves and the Nashville Predators beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 in a shootout

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tending twine against Capitals Askarov will defend the road goal Saturday against Washington, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Askarov stopped all six shots he faced across 16:40 of playing time after Juuse Saros was pulled in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Carolina. This will be the first NHL start of the season for Askarov, who stopped 31 shots in a 4-3 loss to Montreal on Jan. 12 during his debut with the Predators. Washington ranks 31st in the league this campaign with 2.30 goals per contest.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six saves in relief Askarov stopped all six shots faced after taking over for Juuse Saros in a 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes on Wednesday.

Impact After Saros allowed five goals through the first two periods, Askarov made his season debut to open the third, turning aside six shots. After going 8-6-1 with a .908 save percentage with AHL Milwaukee this season, the 21-year-old Askarov was recalled Wednesday with Kevin Lankinen (illness) unavailable. The Predators play back-to-back games Friday and Saturday, meaning Askarov would likely be in line for his second career start if Lankinen remains unavailable.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned Wednesday Askarov was called up by Nashville on Wednesday, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports.

Impact Askarov has a 2.45 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 15 AHL contests with Milwaukee in 2023-24. Kevin Lankinen didn't join the Predators for the start of the morning skate, and if the veteran goaltender isn't available Wednesday versus Carolina, then Askarov might back up Juuse Saros.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up five goals Askarov (undisclosed) allowed five goals on 25 shots against AHL Chicago on Saturday.

Impact Askarov has just one NHL appearance in his career, allowing four goals on 35 shots (.886 save percentage) versus Montreal in January of 2023. Even with his return from injury, the netminder is unlikely to break into the NHL any time soon, as he is likely fourth on the goalie depth chart behind Admirals teammate Troy Grosenick.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Askarov (undisclosed) was recently hurt while playing for AHL Milwaukee, general manager Barry Trotz told Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now on Wednesday.

Impact Askarov is one of the top goalie prospects in the minors. He's lived up to the hype so far with the Admirals, posting a 1.60 GAA and a .935 save percentage over five games. Without more details, it's unclear when Askarov may be available again.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Real Prospect Gossip: The Yaroslav Askarov Show The Nashville prospect is making noise in Milwaukee, while Joakim Kemell and Dmitry Ovchinnikov are just getting rolling in the AHL.

MARCH 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

How 20-year-old Yaroslav Askarov made his NHL debut for Nashville Predators How 20-year-old Yaroslav Askarov made NHL debut for Nashville Predators

JANUARY 13, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

One Russian, one from California, Milwaukee Admirals goalies thrive in odd relationship Russian prospect Yaroslav Askarov second-year Admiral Devin Cooley support and learn from each other as they compete for their hockey future...

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Comparing Two of the Best Goalie Prospects: Wallstedt and Askarov Minnesota’s Jesper Wallstedt and Nashville’s Yaroslav Askarov appear to be two of the best goalie prospects in the game today, but how do th...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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Josi scores and Askarov gets his 1st NHL win as the Predators beat the Capitals 3-2 in a shootout