2025 Stats
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12
L
10
SO
0
GAA
3.37
SV%
.897
ROS Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
It's safe to assume, after a successful stint with AHL San Jose (11-9-1 record, 2.45 GAA and .923 save percentage), that Askarov will be in the NHL for 2025-26. Whether that's as a starter, a backup or a tandem goalie remains to be seen, though it shouldn't be long before that's not a question anymore. Askarov is the team's goalie of the future, and it won't be long before he's the clear starter leading the team's youth movement. Don't put too much weight on his NHL numbers from last year, as a 3.10 GAA and a .896 save percentage behind such an inexperienced team wasn't bad. Askarov will be a factor in fantasy, but his value will be determined by how much of a step forward the Sharks take as a unit. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a two-year, $4 million contract extension with the Sharks in August of 2024.
Pulled in first period
Askarov allowed four goals on 16 shots in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
ANALYSIS
Askarov lasted just 14:57, leaving after digging the Sharks a 4-0 hole. Alex Nedeljkovic did no better in relief, allowing three goals on 10 shots even with the Golden Knights letting up significantly in pressure. Askarov has lost his last two outings, and he's given up at least three goals in seven straight contests, a major downturn after his strong November. Overall, he's 12-10-1 with a 3.37 GAA and an .898 save percentage through 23 starts. The holiday break may serve him well to reset, but if Askarov's struggles persist, Nedeljkovic could begin to pull closer to an even split of starts.
Askarov lasted just 14:57, leaving after digging the Sharks a 4-0 hole. Alex Nedeljkovic did no better in relief, allowing three goals on 10 shots even with the Golden Knights letting up significantly in pressure. Askarov has lost his last two outings, and he's given up at least three goals in seven straight contests, a major downturn after his strong November. Overall, he's 12-10-1 with a 3.37 GAA and an .898 save percentage through 23 starts. The holiday break may serve him well to reset, but if Askarov's struggles persist, Nedeljkovic could begin to pull closer to an even split of starts.
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Askarov is the best goaltending prospect in pro hockey and his time will come, which could be in 2024-25 after he was acquired by the Sharks in a trade from Nashville. He has it all - elite skills, incredible feet and extraordinary quickness and athleticism. It certainly wasn't the backstop's skills that saw him shipped off the San Jose. The Preds are a team with cup aspirations and signed starter Juuse Saros to an eight-year extension. Askarov could be in contention for the starting job alongside Mackenzie Blackwood and Vitek Vanecek. It likely will take most of training camp for a decision to be made, so Askarov may need to be on your draft radar.
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Set to face Vegas
Askarov is expected to defend the road net against Vegas on Tuesday after being the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
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Loses to Kraken
Askarov stopped 28 of 31 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.
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Defending crease Saturday
Askarov will protect the home net against Seattle on Saturday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
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Picks up win Tuesday
Askarov allowed three goals on 30 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Flames.
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First off Tuesday
Askarov is scheduled to guard the home cage Tuesday versus Calgary, per Max Miller of NHL.com.
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In starter's net
Askarov was in the starter's crease during Wednesday's morning skate, Max Miller of NHL.com reports, indicating that he'll likely draw the road start against Seattle.
ANALYSIS
Askarov has made seven appearances for the Sharks to begin the year, going 2-4-1 with a 4.29 GAA and .862 save percentage. He'll have a favorable matchup against the Kraken, as the team is averaging 2.75 goals per game this season, which is the ninth-worst mark in the NHL.
Askarov has made seven appearances for the Sharks to begin the year, going 2-4-1 with a 4.29 GAA and .862 save percentage. He'll have a favorable matchup against the Kraken, as the team is averaging 2.75 goals per game this season, which is the ninth-worst mark in the NHL.