This game analysis details every notable shot from his lone NHL start from the 23-24 season. Askarov is a fantastic goalie prospect with a seemingly limitless ceiling. But before he can reach the heights of goaltending, he needs to iron out some kinks in his game.
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Good analysis! I think he’s a couple seasons out from being a starter. I think he will get in a few games this year and possibly tradition to the full backup if either Blackwood or Vanacek get traded.
Temper expectations and utilize the " one step at a time" approach.
He reminds me.or Mrazek by sliding way out of his net on lateral Attempts and that ovi goal would of been anticipated by a 13 year old. I think this kid is way overhyped and full of himself.hoe dare a prospect who hasn't played more then 60 minutes of NHL action in a real game. He like any young prospect made plenty of dumb moves in that game and not expecting the one time ovi goal Clearly he forgot to do his homework. And goalies that catch with the right hand tend to be not as successful as goalies who catch with the left hand and that's a wierd stat and it's probably because it's uncommon and the the numbers are low. Anyways I think he has what it takes but as superstar?? It's doubtful by what I saw so far
No rebound recovery to talk about because he is in a split after most saves. The dramatic style is to much. Less is more. Still makes some spectacular saves and sure has some fans. But the difference compared to Saros who makes the game look easy and no drama, like it should be when playing it correct it is like a pro vs youth.
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Great breakdown
This is really great! Thank you for putting this together. Learned a lot about NHL goalie level positioning and decision making!
Would’ve liked to see behind the net camera angles on the goals if you had them. On the first you criticize him for looking over a screen (which you should do) but in the next clip you say he’s tracking it well through a screen (by looking over it again). Looks like he could’ve kept his body tighter on the first goal, but the guy is also all alone in front. The second, you’re right, looks like he could’ve anticipated better (I’m sure he will as he gets more experience) and maybe didn’t move smoothly. The behind the net camera angle would’ve helped there. Excited for this guy! The super aggressive puck playing makes me nervous lol but hopefully he’s good enough at it
Great breakdown