It has just been confirmed for Yaroslav Askarov, and it's huge for the Canadiens
Now that goaltender Juuse Saros has signed an 8-year contract extension with the Nashville Predators, it has just been confirmed for Yaroslav Askarov.
He has officially been placed on the NHL trade market, just hours before the highly anticipated 2024 draft, making this a major development for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.
Let's recall that the Canadiens were involved in discussions for a trade involving Askarov exactly a year ago.
Could it be, like with Alex Newhook, that the following year might be the right time? In any case, Kent Hughes and his associates have done their homework on Askarov.
Yaroslav Askarov on the trade market: a target for the Montreal Canadiens?
Here's a very interesting name that could potentially form an incredible tandem with Quebecer Samuel Montembeault.
Also notable are the names of Alexander Holtz and John Marino, two solid young players from the New Jersey Devils.
Yaroslav Askarov, 22 years old, 6 feet 3 inches and 178 pounds, was the 11th overall pick in the 2020 draft and has a career save percentage of .914 in the NHL (.943 this season).
In the AHL, his record is 30-13-1, with a goals-against average of 2.39 and a save percentage of .911.
This is a situation to watch in Nashville.
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Would you trade the 21st overall pick for Yaroslav Askarov? | ||
| Yes | 432 | 44.9 % |
| No | 530 | 55.1 % |
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