Since arriving in San Jose, all Yaroslav Askarov has achieved is reside as much as the hype. After a glowing 9 video games with the AHL Barracuda, the San Jose Sharks have recalled one of many high goalie prospects within the NHL.
Askarov, who was acquired in a blockbuster commerce with the Nashville Predators over the summer time, was recalled after Vitek Vanecek left San Jose’s sport Saturday night time with an obvious damage.
In his 9 begins with the Barracuda, Askarov has gained six whereas posting a .939 save share and 1.92 goals-against common. He began the season with back-to-back shutouts and has allowed two or fewer objectives in 5 video games. The 22-year-old netminder has pushed his profession AHL numbers to 62-32-6 with a .914 save share and 11 profession shutouts.
Askarov has appeared in three NHL video games over his younger profession. The eleventh general decide in 2020 by Nasville is 1-1-0 with a .914 save share in his temporary NHL time spent with the Predators.
The Sharks have been evenly splitting time between Vanecek and Mackenzie Blackwood, who’ve began 9 and 10 video games, respectively. Blackwood has put up much better numbers within the tandem, with a .914 save share. In the meantime, San Jose is final within the Pacific Division by their first 19 video games and have a league-low 5 wins to this point this season. All 5 of these wins have come of their final 10 video games, nevertheless.
Even when Askarov’s recall isn’t everlasting, his arrival may give Sharks a primary actual glimpse within the NHL of the goalie that many consider would be the reply to their long-term query in web. He’s within the midst of his most spectacular season within the AHL to this point, and can also be vital to the Barracuda’s hopes for his or her greatest season since arriving in San Jose.
Sarcastically, nevertheless, Askarov’s recall comes after his worst begin of the season, permitting 4 objectives on 23 pictures in a loss to the Calgary Wranglers. It was solely the second sport of the season the place he had a save share south of .900, although.
The Barracuda presently path the Wranglers in second place within the Pacifiv DIvision with a 9-5-0 report by their first 14 video games. The Sharks’ AHL membership won’t be in motion till Saturday once they journey to Toronto for a uncommon journey to tackle the Marlies over a Saturday-Sunday collection.
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