“This is not just another goalie that we acquired.” That’s how San Jose Sharks director of goaltending Evgeni Nabokov views Yaroslav Askarov, according to Sergey Demidov at RG.org.
Yaroslav Askarov has requested a trade. Kevin Weekes reported that top goaltending prospect Askarov has asked to be dealt and will not report to the Nashville Predators farm club Milwaukee Admirals.
In the history of the NHL, 26 goalies have won 45 or more playoff games over the course of their careers. How many of the 26 can you name in five minutes?
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?