Earlier today, San Jose picked up what they hope will be their goalie of the future, acquiring Yaroslav Askarov from Nashville. At the time of his trade request, the belief was that the netminder wasn’t interested in remaining in the AHL for the upcoming season. However, GM Mike Grier indicated to reporters today including Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News (Twitter link) … [Read more...] about Sharks Notes: Askarov, Vanecek, Benning, Couture, Tryouts
Leo Sahlin Wallenius Loaned To Allsvenskan
Sharks prospect Leo Sahlin Wallenius has been loaned to Nybro in Sweden’s second-tier Allsvenskan, the team announced. The blueliner was the 53rd overall pick back in June following a strong showing in Vaxjo’s junior system. Sahlin Wallenius had 42 points in 43 regular season games at the Under-20 level while also picking up three assists for Sweden at the World Under-18s in … [Read more...] about Leo Sahlin Wallenius Loaned To Allsvenskan
San Jose Sharks Acquire Yaroslav Askarov
The Nashville Predators’ number one goaltending prospect seems to have gotten his wish for a move outside of the Predators organization as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman is reporting that the San Jose Sharks are close to acquiring Yaroslav Askarov. According to a press release from Nashville, the Sharks will acquire Askarov, forward Nolan Burke, and Colorado’s third-round pick … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks Acquire Yaroslav Askarov
Afternoon Snapshots: Couture, Chernyshov, Draft Location
San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture has been ramping up his training in San Jose this summer, new head coach Ryan Warsofsky shared with Sirius XM. Warsofsky added, “He’s working extremely hard. He’s in San Jose. He’s been in San Jose. He’s training. He’s working out. I know he’s feeling good, and I know when Logan is feeling good, we will let him play.” Warsofsky’s comments … [Read more...] about Afternoon Snapshots: Couture, Chernyshov, Draft Location
Oilers Trade Cody Ceci, Pick for Ty Emberson
The Edmonton Oilers have traded defenseman Cody Ceci and a 2025 third-round pick to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenseman Ty Emberson. The deal was initially reported by Sportsnet’s Mark Spector, who adds that no salary cap was retained. Spector mentions that moving Ceci’s $3.25MM cap hit could give Edmonton enough space to retain defenseman Philip Broberg, while … [Read more...] about Oilers Trade Cody Ceci, Pick for Ty Emberson