Sharks Acquire Askarov, Sign Him to Extension

The San Jose Sharks have acquired top goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov from the Nashville Predators in a multi-player trade. The Sharks received Askarov, forward Nolan Burke, and a 2025 third-round pick in exchange for David Edstrom, Magnus Chrona, and a conditional 2025 first-round pick. Following the trade, San Jose quickly signed Askarov to a two-year, $4 million contract extension. Experts have praised the trade for the Sharks, highlighting Askarov's potential to become an everyday NHL goaltender and the strategic fit for the team's rebuilding efforts. The Predators, who recently extended Juuse Saros, were given a 'B+' grade for the trade, acknowledging the challenge of obtaining equal value for Askarov.