The San Jose Sharks were quick to lock down their new goaltender.
Shortly after acquiring Yaroslav Askarov from the Nashville Predators on Friday, the Sharks signed him to a two-year, $4-million contract extension, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.
The 22-year-old Russian, who was drafted 11th overall in 2020 by the Predators, spent the majority of the 2023-24 season in the AHL with the Milwaukee Admirals. He recorded a 2.39 goals-against average and .911 save percentage with a 30-13-1 record across 44 games.
Askarov has played just three NHL games in his career — two this past season and one the season before.
The new contract kicks in after next season as Askarov still has one year remaining on his three-year, entry-level deal worth $2.78 million.
August 23, 2024