Nashville Predators looking to trade star goaltender
Elliotte Friedman of the 32 thoughts podcast and Sportsnet insider has reported that the Nashville Predators are prepared to trade future star goaltender Yaroslav Askarov.
It appears that Nashville general manager Barry Trotz is exploring his trade options as he has signed starting goaltender Jusse Saros to a eight-year contract extension that is worth $61.9 million. Adding Scott Wedgewood into the mix, it's clear they are in a win now mode and that he has the option to trade Askarov who was expected to be a starting goaltender and future star of the Predators.
Putting Askarov on the trade block will bring tons of attention to many teams who are looking for goaltending. Goaltending has become a position of contention as many teams do not have great starting goaltenders.
Askarov was selected by Nashville in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, first round 11th overall. The 22-year-old who stands at six foot four and 179 lbs play two games with the predators last year with a 1.47 goal against and a .943 save percentage. The remainder of his season was with the Milwaukee Admirals of the AHL where he had a record of 30-13-1.
It remains to be seen on how this will play out but it's certain that Trotz will get a great return if he decides to move him.
Source : Eliteprospects.com
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AOUT 14 | 139 ANSWERS Nashville Predators looking to trade star goaltender Would you trade one of your star players for star goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov? | ||
| Yes | 55 | 39.6 % |
| No | 84 | 60.4 % |
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