G Yaroslav Askarov (2020, 11th, NSH; traded to SJS) - PART 2

[WarriorofTime]

It doesn’t make any sense to me, he left Nashville because he wasn’t getting any NHL time just to be in the same situation in SJ..

With Nashville, it was because they signed Saros to an 8-year extension (plus the one had remaining on his prior deal) with a full No Movement Clause. They basically said "you will not be the Starter" and then did the Shock Pickachu face that he asked to be traded somewhere where he was not actively blocked for almost decade.

 

[Stewie Griffin]

Called up to the Sharks.

 

[MNRube]

With Nashville, it was because they signed Saros to an 8-year extension (plus the one had remaining on his prior deal) with a full No Movement Clause. They basically said "you will not be the Starter" and then did the Shock Pickachu face that he asked to be traded somewhere where he was not actively blocked for almost decade.

Couldn’t agree more. Nashville forced his hand. One of the worst decisions in recent years.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Called up to the Sharks.

Looking forward to seeing how he does.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

First start with SJ tonight.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1859626089749905561

 

[Juxtaposer]

First NHL start tonight.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1859626089749905561

Not to nit-pick, but he's got like three NHL starts already.

Sharks debut tonight.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

Not to nit-pick, but he's got like three NHL starts already.

Sharks debut tonight.

Yes. My bad.

 

[OrrNumber4]

Obviously, he misplayed the puck on the first goal. However, he had a good game overall. He had one stellar save and another very tough one to keep the game close.

 

[ViD]

Good for him to rebound well after that blunder just 11 seconds in

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

It's a good sign for Askarov to have stayed focused after the rough start. One of the issues in Milwaukee was his ability to rebound when things went a little off the rails. He has a capacity to take chances, whiff on pucks, etc. Which he overall more than makes up for with his incredible skill. But the key for him is really in the mental aspect of recovering in the immediate sense within a given game. So when you see him put up a game like that where he has done so effectively, that's a great sign.