Confirmed with Link: Sharks acquire Yaroslav Askarov (w/extension, 2yr @ $2m per), F Nolan Burke 2025 3rd for Edstrom, VGK 1st, and G Chrona

[Juxtaposer]

I'm no goalie expert but I kinda feel like Ryan Miller might actually be a pretty good comparable for Askarov stylistically, for what it's worth.

 

[Hodge]

I'm no goalie expert but I kinda feel like Ryan Miller might actually be a pretty good comparable for Askarov stylistically, for what it's worth.

If Askarov turns out to be as good as Miller this trade is a grand slam.

 

[TheBeard]

If Askarov turns out to be as good as Miller this trade is a grand slam.

A borderline HoF goaltender with near 400 wins and a career .915 save percentage? Pfft... I guess. The naysayers will say, "yeah, but he was a 5th round pick!"

 

[The Nemesis]

See? The numbers don't lie, and that spells disaster for Blackwood.

Big Stoppa Puck is your hookup. Holla if ya hear me.

(Please don't let this turn into an actual nickname. I hated it from the moment I finished typing the words. )

 

[TheBigDrunkPanda]

I'm no goalie expert but I kinda feel like Ryan Miller might actually be a pretty good comparable for Askarov stylistically, for what it's worth.

That’d be great but Miller and Price are probably 2 of the greatest technically sound goalies to ever play the game. Askarov penchant for adventures kind of DQ’s him from that I think the MAF comparisons are more comparable and that’s not a terrible thing

 

[hohosaregood]

I'm pro fun and Askarov is fun.

 

[sampler]

I'm pro fun and Askarov is fun.

Me too… hasek was pretty good too

 

[Mattb124]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1828512002454757579

We should check the packaging to see if Askarov came with instructions.

 

[Star Platinum]

I'm pro fun and Askarov is fun.

I'm pro mustache

 

[Grinner]

As long as they lose I'm happy

In all honesty I want them to give us the #1 pick, so I'm actually on your side, I just think the only pick close to as funny to surrender is #31

I'm never happy when the Sharks lose.
I am however. More tolerant when they lose.

 

[weastern bias]

I'm never happy when the Sharks lose.
I am however. More tolerant when they lose.

Maybe it was unclear, but in that post I was saying I'm happy as long as Vegas loses, not the Sharks

 

[Jargon]

I just want to see Walman and Askarov dance together after Askarov assists on a Walman goal.

 

[Grinner]

Maybe it was unclear, but in that post I was saying I'm happy as long as Vegas loses, not the Sharks

Ah! My bad then

 

[landshark]

Seriously. The character assassination attempts are just pathetic, but I know Preds fans will eat it up.

Can we start calling him Fidel?


For not being very specific AI picked up on it kinda:

 

[weastern bias]

Can we start calling him Fidel?


For not being very specific AI picked up on it kinda:

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[landshark]

That ought to do it!

 

[TheBigDrunkPanda]

Its from a year ago but still decent look into the Teemu version of Johnathan Quick

 

[coooldude]

Its from a year ago but still decent look into the Teemu version of Johnathan Quick

This was a really helpful breakdown if a bit overly casual. First NHL game so he was super jittery.

Very aggressive style, definitely needs to work on rebound control and picking his spots, "calming down" a bit. Honestly he was a bit lucky not to give up 2-3 more, but he did steal two. Preds were leaving him out to dry. Was a bit too reliant on his athleticism. Jonathan Quick came to mind for me too and some folks in comments agree with that + Fleury... super athletic, a bit all over the place, will have very low lows but hopefully also the same highs. Gonna be a gamble of a career.

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

Sorry, that's too much. Two first-round picks (Edstrom and the first)!!!!

Askarov has proven himself and Edstrom and the 1st rounder coming in 2025(Vegas') are unknown entities...don't worry be happy

 

[Barrie22]

Askarov has proven himself and Edstrom and the 1st rounder coming in 2025(Vegas') are unknown entities...don't worry be happy

Askarov has proven himself? Where?

 

[TheBigDrunkPanda]

This was a really helpful breakdown if a bit overly casual. First NHL game so he was super jittery.

Very aggressive style, definitely needs to work on rebound control and picking his spots, "calming down" a bit. Honestly he was a bit lucky not to give up 2-3 more, but he did steal two. Preds were leaving him out to dry. Was a bit too reliant on his athleticism. Jonathan Quick came to mind for me too and some folks in comments agree with that + Fleury... super athletic, a bit all over the place, will have very low lows but hopefully also the same highs. Gonna be a gamble of a career.

Speers did great with Blackwood and Tanko no reason to think he can’t get his fundamentals cleaned up. I agree this is a gamble, I’d like to see a more recent breakdown of his play because a lot can change in a year, Askarov has no time under Mitch Korn, which could be a blessing in disguise because it’s a clean slate for Speers to work with.

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

Askarov has proven himself? Where?

In the AHL and he's ready...Blackwood and Vanecek are options but they're not the future and I think 1 will be dealt or sent to the Minors

 

[LadyStanley]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1828923497646829700

That's one way to interact

 

[coooldude]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1828923497646829700

That's one way to interact

I, for one, am here for it.

 

[bluefunnel]

We should check the packaging to see if Askarov came with instructions.

Just this.