Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz traded highly regarded goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov to the San Jose Sharks after he requested a trade earlier in the off-season.
Askarov, 22, was an AHL all-star in both seasons with the Milwaukee Admirals, going 56-29-15 with a 2.55 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage.
Trotz joined TSN1050’s Overdrive on Wednesday and said despite how it played out, he believes the Predators got a fair return for Askarov. “I think will all young players, they have more power than they ever have before and they’re more bold,” said Trotz. “I could say that about all the young players who have spoken out and say that they’re not going to play for certain franchises, or their situation wasn’t right for them. They’re all saying that they’re ready for the NHL right now.”
“I had no problem with Askarov being the backup goaltender this season for the Predators,” said Trotz. “I talked to him about getting enough games and bringing in Mitch Korn, who I think is the best in the business to help continue to grow his game.
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