Highlights include Askarov's saves, passes/stickhandling, pokechecks during the Hlinka-Gretzky Gold medal game, where Askarov and Team Russia won the gold medal. Look out for #1 in net. Askarov is 2020 NHL Draft Eligible.
I’m gonna be devastated when the Wings don’t draft him, our goalie prospects are WAY out from being NHL ready. The top one, Larsson, got chased down to the ECHL and is turning into an injury plug. Bernier is not starting material, not full time, and we’ll end up bouncing around with UFA veterans to fill the hole. People call me crazy but this is kid is generational. I played the position for a long time and it’s rare to see someone so settled, smart hockey iq and EFFICIENT in the crease. He’s an absolute stud.
Definitely I would have picked him with a top 5 pick, second only to Lafreniere... the fact he fell to 11th is crazy. He will turn out to be a Fleury or Price, with a career filled with trophies, medals and potentially a Stanley Cup. Generational talent 💯
The Detroit Red Wings need to trade down, get another late 1st Rd or 2nd Rd, and take this dude, then with their next two picks take D-men. Sounds crazy, but I don't think Drysdale or anyone is better than getting a generational goalie with 2 future D-men.
I don't think Askarov will be available by the late 1st/early 2nd round. If Detroit wants Askarov, they probably shouldn't trade any further down than 12th or 13th, especially with the Hurricanes at 13 badly needing goaltending.
