Yaroslav Askarov

2024-25 Season Preview: Nashville Predators

Previewing what expects to be an exciting season in Nashville in 2024-25.

Smashville’s Summer Recap

July 1, 2024, was a blockbuster day for the Nashville Predators. Huge free agency signings made way for Smashville to become the talk of the town. The momentum continued with smart moves by GM Barry Trotz to form the best team he could this summer. And the fun could continue with the assets Trotz has […]

Player Profile: Juuse Saros

On April 19, 1995, Juuse Saros was born in Forssa, Finland. He is currently one of the elite goaltenders in the National Hockey League and has played his entire career with the Nashville Predators organization. See all of Juuse Saros’ Career Statistics Here! When Saros started playing hockey at nine years old, he played as […]

Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros faces off against the Seattle Kraken

Should Re-Signing Saros Be the Top Priority for Nashville this Off-Season?

As the Preds gear up for what lies ahead, the spotlight is on their roster decisions and offseason maneuvers. There are many reasons why shipping off the Finnish goalie doesn’t make sense for this Nashville team. Will they build upon their successes or explore new avenues for growth? With anticipation mounting, this offseason promises to be a defining one for Nashville’s hockey future.

PHOTOS: Milwaukee Admirals vs. Texas Stars – 05/04/2024

CEDAR PARK, Texas – Saturday night, the Texas Stars defeated the visiting Milwaukee Admirals 4-1 to take a 2-0 series lead in the Central Division Semifinals. The Stars scored first in the first period when Alexander Petrovic beat Milwaukee goaltender Yaroslav Askarov with a slap shot from the point. Texas would take the 1-0 lead into […]

PHOTOS: Milwaukee Admirals vs. Texas Stars – 05/02/2024

CEDAR PARK, Texas – Thursday night, the Texas Stars defeated the visiting Milwaukee Admirals 6-3 in the first game of the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. In the first period, the Admirals got a quick two-goal lead with early goals from Phil Tomasino and Fedor Svechkov. The Stars answered back with a goal from […]

PHOTOS: Milwaukee Admirals vs. Texas Stars – 04/07/2024

CEDAR PARK, Texas – Sunday night, the Texas Stars defeated the visiting Milwaukee Admirals 3-1. It was a big night for Texas as they received their leading scorer back from a one-game call up to Dallas, as well as learned that they had clinched a spot in the Calder Cup playoffs just minutes before puck […]

PHOTOS: Milwaukee Admirals vs. Texas Stars – 04/06/2024

CEDAR PARK, Texas – Saturday night, the visiting Milwaukee Admirals defeated the Texas Stars 4-3 thanks to three unanswered goals in the third period. In the first period, Matej Blumel added to his team-leading goals total with a wrist shot from the right-wing circle that beat Yaroslav Askarov high blocker side, giving the Stars an […]

Will Saros Stay in Smashville Next Season?

With the recent dramatic success of the Nashville Predators and their historic game point run, it’s hard to even imagine talking about trading key players in the off-season. However, it’s never too early nor too late to talk about making strategic trade moves and no doubt General Manager Barry Trotz will have something up his […]

When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?

When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.