Double Olympic champion Alexander Kozhevnikov believes that the exchange in “San Jose” will benefit the career of the Russian goalkeeper Yaroslav Askarov .
Askarov was traded from Nashville on Friday, with the 22-year-old Russian signing a two-year, $4 million contract with the Sharks that kicks in for the 2025-26 season. The rookie contract he signed two years ago runs through the upcoming season.
– May God give him luck. We should always wish our people luck, and we should wish everyone luck. Many people go abroad in advance and then come back. They tried it themselves – it didn’t work. He left and left. Let him try his luck. There is a native country, we will wait.
Askarov himself seemed to want a trade. There is little press about him, how is he there. We do not show the AHL. God willing, he will try out in San Jose and see if he likes it or not. It is great for Askarov that he moved to San Jose. He will have more time and will show himself. If everything goes well, he will immediately move up. If the defense is not strong there, God grant that he will be lucky. Good luck to him! — Soviet Sport quotes Kozhevnikov.
Askarov was selected by Nashville with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft. He has been playing in the club system since 2022. Last season in the AHL, the 22-year-old played 44 regular season games and averaged 91.1% shooting per game. In the NHL, Askarov has played three games and recorded one win.
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