San Jose Sharks surge through November with Yaroslav Askarov’s breakout performances anchoring the team’s turnaround. Can this rookie netminder’s momentum fuel a deeper rise in the Pacific Division? JD Young explores Askarov’s incredible 1.88 GAA, .944 save percentage, and the vital role he plays in covering up defensive lapses for the Sharks. Key questions include whether his hot streak signals a long-term solution in goal, and what this means for San Jose’s development path.
Tyler Toffoli faces a goal drought despite strong underlying numbers—will his luck change as the schedule softens? Meanwhile, Collin Graf’s stock climbs thanks to his relentless penalty-kill efforts, with JD Young breaking down what a new contract could look like for the versatile winger. Get insights on the Sharks’ leading scorers, projected role shifts, and why fans shouldn’t count out veterans or emerging young talents as San Jose aims to sustain momentum.
Timestamps:
00:00 Who’s Stock Has Risen?
04:13 Sharks’ Confidence in Askarov
07:29 Askarov Gives Sharks Winning Edge
11:31 Sharks Updates & Tyler Toffoli
16:04 Tyler Toffoli Ready to Rebound
20:10 Collin Graf’s Penalty Kill Rise
21:31 Collin Graf’s Value & Versatility
28:45 Fair Contract for Collin Graf
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2 Comments
I'm a huge Graf homer, admittedly, but I'd be really happy to see him on a 4×4. There's something special about a player who goes undrafted, stays committed, and gets into the NHL anyway. Very strong mental game. Reminds me a little of Pavelski, not saying he'll get to that level, but he's not going to be hitting his ceiling anytime soon.
Toffoli is learning there's a big difference between playing with Granlund and being centered by Wennberg. I'll say it till I'm blue in the face, Wennberg is a third line center……period. In order to play with Celebrini and Smith you have to play with pace and or be around the net for cleanup goals. If Toffoli plays with them he's gotta be the cleanup guy. He's not fast enough to keep up on the rush, so he's been stuck with Wennberg.