Mackenzie Blackwood and Vitek Vanecek are both unrestricted free agents, raising questions for the Sharks goaltending, especially as they have younger talent in queue.
Yaroslav Askarov's trade request from the Predators highlights his motivation for consistent NHL play, as he has shown exceptional potential in the AHL.
Askarov, picked 11th overall in the draft, demonstrated elite performance in Russia and AHL, but his pathway to NHL was blocked by Juuse Saros.
With Saros now secured in Nashville, Askarov's request for a trade makes sense, as it allows him to seek an organization where he can start.
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