2025 Stats
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4
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0
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4.29
SV%
.862
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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.
Wins in consecutive starts
Askarov stopped 28 of 29 shots in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Kraken.
ANALYSIS
Askarov has now won three of his last four outings. He's been sharp in his last two victories, stopping 64 of 67 shots to take down the Avalanche and the Kraken. Askarov is up to 3-4-1 with a 3.88 GAA and an .874 save percentage over eight outings this season. Askarov did have one stretch of starting three straight games, but he's gone back to alternating with Alex Nedeljkovic since then. Both goalies should get a turn between the pipes with an upcoming back-to-back set, as the Sharks are hosting the Jets on Friday and the Panthers on Saturday.
Askarov has now won three of his last four outings. He's been sharp in his last two victories, stopping 64 of 67 shots to take down the Avalanche and the Kraken. Askarov is up to 3-4-1 with a 3.88 GAA and an .874 save percentage over eight outings this season. Askarov did have one stretch of starting three straight games, but he's gone back to alternating with Alex Nedeljkovic since then. Both goalies should get a turn between the pipes with an upcoming back-to-back set, as the Sharks are hosting the Jets on Friday and the Panthers on Saturday.
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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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Expected to start Wednesday
Askarov is set to start on the road against Seattle on Wednesday, per Max Miller of NHL.com.
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Nabs second win
Askarov made 36 saves in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Avalanche.
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Slated starter Saturday
Askarov is expected to start at home against Colorado on Saturday, per Max Miller of NHL.com.
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Not sharp enough Tuesday
Askarov allowed four goals on 14 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Kings.
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Leaves ice first
Askarov was the first goalie off Tuesday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll be in goal at home versus the Kings.
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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.