Report: Predators G Yaroslav Askarov requests trade

Field Level Media|published: Mon 19th August, 13:12 2024

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Sep 27, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Yaroslav Askarov (30) before overtime against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Top Nashville Predators goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov has requested a trade and will not report to the team's AHL affiliate, ESPN reported Monday.

The 2020 first-round draft pick's career path is blocked in Nashville, where veteran starter Juuse Saros signed an eight-year, $61.92 million extension in July.

Askarov, 22, has played in 92 games over the past two seasons with the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals, compiling a record of 56-29-6 with a .911 save percentage and a 2.50 goals-against average.

He made three appearances (two starts) with the Predators during that span, going 1-1-0 with a 2.58 GAA and .914 save percentage.

--Field Level Media