Yaroslav Askarov, former Nashville Predators goalie, traded to San Jose Sharks and assigned to AHL's San Jose Barracuda.

Yaroslav Askarov, a former goalie for the Nashville Predators, has been traded to the San Jose Sharks and subsequently assigned to the AHL's San Jose Barracuda. Askarov had previously requested a trade due to limited playing opportunities with the Predators. Although he faced injury during training camp, he is viewed as a future top goalie for the Sharks, who have signed him to a two-year, $4 million contract extension starting in 2025-26.