Oct 1, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) reacts as New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) celebrates his empty net goal with teammates during the third period at Madison Square Garden.
LIGHTNINGFriedman: teams ready to pay Kucherov this superior price per year if he reaches free agency
Feb 8, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) and Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) battle for the puck in the first period at Little Caesars Arena.
RED WINGSBrandon Hagel defends Kucherov, takes aim at Larkin
Oct 23, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning fans cheer for right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) before the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Ball Arena.
LIGHTNINGNikita Kucherov reportedly selects 3 players who he wants to play alongside in the NHL
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

YAROSLAV ASKAROV
#30 · SHARKS DE SAN JOSE

June 16, 2002  
Omsk, RU

Goaltender  
6'3"  
Entry drafts
NASHVILLE PREDATORS
NHL earnings$ 6 675 000
Yaroslav Askarov stats hockey
STATS
YAROSLAV ASKAROV
PER SEASONGPWLOTLTGASASV%GAASOGAPIM
2019-20KHL - SKA11---225.9202.00----
U20 - RU521--1081.8772.72----
2020-21KHL - SKA954--10203.9511.211--2
U20 - RU633--15174.9142.50----
2021-22KHL - SKA6212-9104.9131.81----
2022-23NHL - NSH1-1--435.8864.21----
AHL - ADM4826165-1281432.9112.693-421
AHL - ADM  (P)1266--34349.9032.70---2
2023-24NHL - NSH21---235.9431.48----
AHL - ADM4430131-1021148.9112.396-12
2024-25NHL - SJS13462-37357.8963.12--1-
AHL - BAR221191-51664.9232.454-12
AHL - BAR  (P)632--10155.9351.68----
2025-26NHL - SJS4721204-1571342.8833.66---2
2026-27NHL - SJS945--27271.9003.01----
PER LEAGUEGPWLOTLTGASASV%GAASOGAPIM
NHL7230326-2272040.8893.44--12
AHL11467387-2813244.9132.5313-625
AHL - PLAYOFFS1898--44504.9132.37---2
KHL16852-21332.9371.481--2
U201154--25255.9022.59----
NHL SALARIES
YAROSLAV ASKAROV
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
Nashville Predators
3 years  ·  $ 2 775 000
2022-2320925 000925 000925 000
2023-2421925 000925 0001 850 000
2024-2522925 000925 0002 775 000
San Jose Sharks
2 years  ·  $ 3 900 000
2025-26231 900 0002 000 0004 675 000
2026-27242 000 0002 000 0006 675 000
TOTAL6 675 0006 775 000
AWARDS
YAROSLAV ASKAROV
2019-20U20Silver
Russia
NHL TROPHIES
TRANSACTIONS
YAROSLAV ASKAROV
May 16, 2022

Yaroslav Askarov signed a new deal with the Nashville Predators

August 23, 2024

Yaroslav Askarov signed a new deal with the San Jose Sharks

August 23, 2024

Yaroslav Askarov is traded to the San Jose Sharks with Nolan Burke and 3rd round draft pick in 2025. In return, the Nashville Predators acquired Magnus Chrona, David Edstrom and 1st round draft pick in 2025.

NHL trades