Yaroslav
Askarov
G · SJS · Very poor
- PAL
- 18
- WAR
- -2.6
- Value
- 16
- SV%
- .884
2025-26№ 95 / 98
Yaroslav Askarov (San Jose Sharks) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Yaroslav Askarov
#30G
San Jose Sharks
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 82 kg · CATCHES : R
Born : June 15, 2002 · Omsk, Russia
Drafted : 2020 · NSH · round 1, pick #11
Contract : $2,000,000 · 2025-26 → 2026-27 · Extension · RFA (Arb) · Signing bonus $200,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | San Jose Sharks | 12 | 4 | 8 | 3.35 | .885 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | San Jose Sharks | 47 | 21 | 20 | 3.63 | .884 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | San Jose Sharks | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3.10 | .896 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Nashville Predators | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.47 | .943 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | Nashville Predators | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.15 | .886 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 75 | 30 | 35 | 3.45 | .887 | 0 | |
Yaroslav Askarov: our analysis
2025-26 season: 47 GP, 21 W, 20 L, .884 SV%, 3.63 GAA, 0 SO. WAR -2.6 (95th of 98) · PAL 18, very poor.
In 2025-26, Yaroslav Askarov, 24, posts a PAL Rating of 18 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -2.6 ranks 95th among 98 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: workload (69, above average). On the other hand, impact (4, among the weakest in the league) and efficiency (6, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
GSAx: -22.3 (goals saved above expected).
A marked decline: his PAL was 36 in 2024-25, against 18 now; his WAR went from 0.4 to -2.6.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 16 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Yaroslav Askarov's story
Born in Omsk, Yaroslav Vladimirovich Askarov moved to Saint Petersburg to continue his hockey education, rising through SKA’s junior and reserve ranks before appearing with SKA Saint Petersburg. He made his Kontinental Hockey League debut on 27 November 2019 at age 17, earning a win in a game against HC Sochi in which he allowed two goals.
Selected 11th overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, Askarov entered the draft as the top-ranked goaltender. After several seasons in Russia, he came to North America in May 2022 on a try-out with the Milwaukee Admirals, Nashville’s AHL affiliate, and was signed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Predators on 17 May 2022.
He made his National Hockey League debut on 12 January 2023 in a game against the Montreal Canadiens. Long considered the likely long-term successor to starter Juuse Saros, Askarov found his path blocked after Nashville extended Saros and signed Scott Wedgewood. Seeking a larger role, he requested a trade, and on 23 August 2024 was dealt to the San Jose Sharks along with Nolan Burke and a third-round pick in exchange for Magnus Chrona, David Edstrom and a conditional 2025 first-round pick.
The day after the trade Askarov signed a two-year contract with San Jose that begins in the 2025–26 season. Wearing Sharks colours, he made his first start on 21 November in a 3–2 shootout loss to the St. Louis Blues and recorded his first victory for San Jose on 25 November with a 7–2 win over the Los Angeles Kings, logging his first NHL point on an assist to Nico Sturm in that game.
Internationally, Askarov has represented Russia at youth levels, earning silver medals at the 2019 IIHF U18 World Championship and the 2020 World Junior Championship. At the 2018–19 U18 tournament he was named the top goaltender and selected to the tournament all-star team. He made his senior national-team debut on 5 November 2020 in a 6–2 victory over Finland, becoming the youngest goaltender ever to play for Russia at 18 years, four months and 20 days.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 12
- Shots against
- 347
- Saves
- 307
- %ARR / SV%
- 88.5 %
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Trend
Trend
Declining
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: -0.04 in 24-25, -1.12 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 36 → 18
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 24: usually still improving
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
-2.6
wins above replacement
95 of 98
PAL Rating
18/ 100
Performance · Very poor
59 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
16/ 100
Very poor return
2.00 M$ · expected PAL 51
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- Efficiency
- 6
- Impact
- 4
- High danger
- 16
- Consistency
- 8
- Workload
- 69
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | SJS | -2.6 | 18 | 16 | 2.00 M$ |
| 2024-25 | SJS | 0.4 | 36 | 44 | 0.93 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-2.6
wins above replacement
-6.9 to 1.4 — 90% interval
95 of 98 goalies
-13.8 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -22.3
- Average → replacement
- +8.5
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | SJS | 47 | -2.6 | -6.9 to 1.4 | 95/98 |
| 2024-25 | SJS | 13 | 0.4 | -1.8 to 2.2 | 45/99 |
| 2023-24 | NSH | 2 | 0.3 | 0.1 to 0.7 | 53/98 |
| 2022-23 | NSH | 1 | -0.1 | -0.1 to -0.1 | 68/107 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .88540th percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .83875th percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 41.7 %37th percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 2.2615th percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- -1.0913th percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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FLAYaroslav Askarov: frequently asked questions
What is Yaroslav Askarov's record in 2026-27?
Yaroslav Askarov has 4 wins in 12 games in 2026-27, with a .885 save percentage and a 3.35 goals-against average.
How old is Yaroslav Askarov?
Yaroslav Askarov is 24 years old: he was born on June 16, 2002.
How tall is Yaroslav Askarov, and how much does he weigh?
Yaroslav Askarov is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 181 lb (82 kg).
Where is Yaroslav Askarov from?
Russia: Yaroslav Askarov was born in Omsk, Russia.
What team does Yaroslav Askarov play for?
Yaroslav Askarov plays for the San Jose Sharks in the NHL, at G, wearing number 30.
Is Yaroslav Askarov injured?
No: Yaroslav Askarov is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Yaroslav Askarov?
Yaroslav Askarov produced -2.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 95th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 18 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Yaroslav Askarov make?
Yaroslav Askarov earns $2.0M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 16 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Yaroslav Askarov's contract end?
Yaroslav Askarov's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Yaroslav Askarov overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 16 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Yaroslav Askarov a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 95th of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Yaroslav Askarov getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 36 in 2024-25 to 18 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Yaroslav Askarov's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Yaroslav Askarov has 75 games, 30 wins and 0 shutouts. His best season: 2025-26, with 21 wins.
Where was Yaroslav Askarov drafted?
Yaroslav Askarov was drafted 11th overall (round 1) by Nashville Predators in 2020.
How does Yaroslav Askarov perform in the playoffs?
Yaroslav Askarov has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Which player is most similar to Yaroslav Askarov?
Kevin Lankinen: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Kevin Lankinen's page →What is Yaroslav Askarov's nationality?
Yaroslav Askarov is Russian.
Where did Yaroslav Askarov play before turning pro?
Buldogi St. Petersburg (under-16 level) in 2017; joined SKA Saint Petersburg to continue his development..
See also: his San Jose Sharks teammates
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