Askarov recorded his first win with the Sharks last night and has a .927 SV% this season, Thompson has five points in 13 NHL games

The San Jose Sharks recalled top goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov for the first time since they acquired him from the Nashville Predators last offseason.

The San Jose Sharks assigned top goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov to the AHL, the team announced Tuesday. Askarov started two of the Sharks' last three games - a 3-2 shootout loss to the St. Louis Blues on Thursday and Monday's 7-2 rout of the Los Angeles Kings - in his first taste of NHL action this season.

Askarov, 22, played well for the Sharks' AHL affiliate in San Jose. He was 6-3-0 with a 1.92 goals-against average and a .939 save percentage for the Barracuda, third in the AHL in save percentage and sixth in both goals-against average and shots faced.

This summer, the San Jose Sharks made a significant move by acquiring goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov from the Nashville Predators. Uncertain about his future role in Nashville, Askarov requested a trade to seek more opportunities.

General Manager Mike Grier announced today that the club has recalled goaltender Yaroslav Askarov from the San Jose Barracuda in the American Hockey League (AHL). This is his first recall to the Sharks.

The San Jose Sharks recall Yaroslav Askarov from the AHL as they navigate injuries and defensive shifts 20 games into the season

Askarov will tend the home twine Monday in a divisional matchup versus the Kings, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. Askarov will make his second start of the season and first on home ice.

San Jose Sharks star goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov will make his first start at the SAP Center against the Los Angeles Kings tonight. Forward Mikael Granlund will be out for San Jose.

It was short n’ sweet, and I’m not talking about Sabrina Carpenter. On Tuesday, the San Jose Sharks sent top goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov back to the AHL and recalled defenseman Jack Thompson.