What will Yaroslav Askarov’s next contract look like?

The San Jose Sharks have found themselves in many preseason predictions to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2027, and a major reason for that is goaltender Yaroslav Askarov. The 24-year-old Russian netminder is coming off a 2025-26 campaign that saw him play a career-high 47 games, posting a 21-20-4 record with an .883 save percentage (SV%) and 3.63 goals against average (GAA). While the numbers may not be flashy, Askarov showed signs of brilliance and is expected to take a major step forward as the team attempts to earn its first playoff berth since 2019. Askarov is also entering…