Rumor: Askarov’s agent : We are working on different possibilities for Yaroslav

[ViD]

Dan Milstein: Yaroslav’s got potential to become an elite goalie in the future. Today, we’re working with his club exploring different possibilities. Yaroslav has proven to everyone he’s an NHL caliber goalie

Source: Мильштейн: Аскаров должен стать элитным вратарём в НХЛ

Based on his tone, I think we’re definitely going to see a trade

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[Soundgarden]

It sounds like he's working for a trade, although I really don't think he's proven he's an NHL goalie yet.

Just hope we don't f it up, because he has that "it" factor that very few goalies have.

 

[Gh24]

He's played 3 NHL games. What exactly has he proven.

That being said it's going to be interesting to see how this all plays out.

 

[FSL KINGS]

Kempe straight up.

 

[Pucklington]

Matt Savoie?

 

[Soundgarden]

Kempe straight up.

We're over the cap, it's need to be a top prospect. Clarke would make sense for Nashville, doubt the Kings would love it.

 

[SomeDude]

Just threaten to nuke his value by going back to Russia. That should help speed up the trade process.

 

[Warh1ppy]

Matt Savoie?

I was LITERALLY coming here to say that lol.

Trade Nashville Savoie for Askarov and Reid Schaefer (yes for the lols)

 

[eojsmada]

Not sure how Millstein thinks his client has proven he's an NHL caliber goalie. 2-3 in the playoffs with an .882 sv% doesn't scream to me, "Ready to be your #1 goalie." Why not just take the next year as the backup and parlay that into something and actually prove he's ready to assume the role.

 

[ViD]

Not sure how Millstein thinks his client has proven he's an NHL caliber goalie. 2-3 in the playoffs with an .882 sv% doesn't scream to me, "Ready to be your #1 goalie." Why not just take the next year as the backup and parlay that into something and actually prove he's ready to assume the role.

They have Saros / Wedgewood under contracts

 

[JKG33]

Kempe straight up.

You can't be serious

Also what makes Askarov better than every other goalie prospect that served a few years in the AHL first?

 

[eojsmada]

They have Saros / Wedgewood under contracts

If Askarov earns a spot, then Wedgewood gets moved. Classic move to make sure you have Veteran quality backup if the rookie isn't ready.

 

[ViD]

You can't be serious

Also what makes Askarov better than every other goalie prospect that served a few years in the AHL first?

Askarov is ranked #1 in goalie prospects by virtually everyone

 

[Soundgarden]

You can't be serious

Also what makes Askarov better than every other goalie prospect that served a few years in the AHL first?

Instincts, reflexes, "intangibles"
He's widely thought of as the best rookie goalie and has two really good seasons in the AHL as a 20 year old.
Stylistically he plays a Vokoun/Hasek type game, with big confidence and swagger and a "do anything to stop the puck" mentality.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

Yeah he definitely has not proven himself ready for the NHL. If he was, Nashville would have him up in the NHL and would not have spent money on Wedgewood as a backup.

The smartest thing Askarov could do is take full advantage of the opportunity before him to start a lot of games in Milwaukee and benefit from the tutelage of Mitch Korn. If he just puts in the work and doesn’t get distracted, he’ll get his chance in the NHL soon enough.

 

[JKG33]

I like Askarov, but I don't think he's better than Knight who's still in the AHL. Wolf had to win AHL goalie of the year twice, and still put in another season before he was promoted. Levi looks like he'll start the season in the AHL. Demko didn't get the NHL net until he was 25. Askarov belongs in the AHL at bare minimum one more year

 

[QuizGuy66]

Kempe straight up.

Did a double take as I thought this said Rempe

 

[eojsmada]

Yeah he definitely has not proven himself ready for the NHL. If he was, Nashville would have him up in the NHL and would not have spent money on Wedgewood as a backup.

The smartest thing Askarov could do is take full advantage of the opportunity before him to start a lot of games in Milwaukee and benefit from the tutelage of Mitch Korn. If he just puts in the work and doesn’t get distracted, he’ll get his chance in the NHL soon enough.

Agree. The biggest knock against him is that in big games/tournament/playoff play he doesn't show up. And really hasn't proven otherwise, so far, in his pro career.

 

[ViD]

I like Askarov, but I don't think he's better than Knight who's still in the AHL. Wolf had to win AHL goalie of the year twice, and still put in another season before he was promoted. Levi looks like he'll start the season in the AHL. Demko didn't get the NHL net until he was 25. Askarov belongs in the AHL at bare minimum one more year

Knight was in the AHL purely for the off the ice stuff

 

[unicornpig]

Kempe straight up.

this would be the cherry on the top of blakes dumb decisions.

 

[kp61c]

it's a bit overdue. they are slowly turning him in a career ahler. a change of scenery is in order.

 

[AintLifeGrand]

would be most Nashville thing ever to piss away Askarov

What about Kemmell, Wood, Askarov, tomasino , both 2025 1sts for Zegras and Carlsson?

 

[Captain Mountain]

Not sure how Millstein thinks his client has proven he's an NHL caliber goalie. 2-3 in the playoffs with an .882 sv% doesn't scream to me, "Ready to be your #1 goalie." Why not just take the next year as the backup and parlay that into something and actually prove he's ready to assume the role.

I think its a combination of re-signing Saros as starter long term AND signing Wedgewood. Can't know what's going on behind the scenes, but Nashville probably has to work to reassure Askarov after those moves. Or let him pout.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Dan Milstein: Yaroslav’s got potential to become an elite goalie in the future. Today, we’re working with his club exploring different possibilities. Yaroslav has proven to everyone he’s an NHL caliber goalie

Source: Мильштейн: Аскаров должен стать элитным вратарём в НХЛ

Based on his tone, I think we’re definitely going to see a trade

I would definitely have a ton of interest if I were the Blackhawks.

I like Gajan but still.

 

[Soundgarden]

it's a bit overdue. they are slowly turning him in a career ahler. a change of scenery is in order.

No, they're not. He just turned 22, most goalies aren't in the NHL at that point.