Sharks shock the hockey world by cutting Yaroslav Askarov
The San Jose Sharks made headlines this morning as they announce that newly acquired goaltender Yaroslav Askarov has been cut and will be sent down to the AHL.
Askarov was one of the best goaltenders in the AHL last season and is the biggest prospect for the position across the NHL.
The young goaltender demanded a traded over the summer from the Nashville Predators after they signed Juuse Saros to a long term deal in which left little room in the roster for Askarov moving forward.
He was traded to San Jose, and now the Sharks have sent him to the American League. -Adaime
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training camp and he's sent down to the AHL.
While this cut comes as a big surprise since Askarov demanded a trade since he wanted to play in the NHL this season he will likely jump into a backup role with the Sharks towards the second half of the year and will be their starter next season.
Fans are now wondering if Askarov will demand another trade since he will be exactly where he did not want to earlier in the summer but at the same time, surely GM Mike Grier informed him of their plan for him before the signing.
Source: Habs Fanatics
The San Jose Sharks surprisingly cut Yaroslav Askarov, and Montreal could have a new opportunity
