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Askarov on What Happened With Predators, Origin of Bench Press Celly, Current Injury

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Yaroslav Askarov just wants to turn the page.



In August, the San Jose Sharks acquired top goaltending prospect Askarov from the Nashville Predators for a handsome package, which included 2023 first-round pick David Edstrom and the Vegas Golden Knights’ 2025 first.

The 2020 No. 11 selection had asked to be dealt after the Predators re-signed franchise netminder Juuse Saros to an eight-year extension on Jul. 1.

In his first local media availability, Askarov, who’s still working on his English, declined to elaborate on what happened with the Preds.

The fun-loving keeper also talked bonding with Jake Walman about celebrations, if he cares what other teams think about his cellys, how his bench press celly originated, moving out of Shakir Mukhamadullin’s apartment, his current lower-body injury, and more.

Yaroslav Askarov, on trading NFL celebrations with Jake Walman, and potential cellys down the road:

So excited. Absolutely, just can’t wait.

Askarov, on what happened with the Predators:

It’s nothing crazy. I was traded and I’m just happy to be here. I’m happy to be part of the Sharks organization.

Askarov, on if he was frustrated by Nashville re-signing Saros and signing back-up Scott Wedgewood:

I’m trying to keep focus on my game.

Management and stuff, I have an agent. It’s not my focus, I try to keep focus on my game. That’s it, and try to be the best.

Askarov, on if he felt like he was treated fairly by Barry Trotz:

It’s hard to say now.

My English is not very [good]. That’s why it’s hard to tell you. It’s a hard question, and it’s gonna be hard to say.

Askarov, on the development plan presented to him by Nashville director of goaltending Mitch Korn:

It’s personal. It’s gonna be our secret. I’m gonna keep it.

Askarov, on if he cares what the other team thinks about his celebrations:

It’s normal, if not everybody likes you. That’s normal. Some guys gonna hate you. Some guys gonna like you.

Doesn’t matter.

 

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