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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I don't understand this trade request unless the Predators were not allowing him to compete for the backup position. He's 22 years old and has played in 3 NHL games so clearly hasn't done enough to expect that he should be starting in the NHL next season. Nashville seems like a good place for a young goaltender to move up through the ranks.
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It makes total sense for Askarov. They signed a veteran backup goalie to a 2 year deal worth 3 million and have saros signed for the next 9 years. Sure he is still young but also doesn't look like there will be much opportunity in at least the next 2 years and with saros there long term then it makes sense for him to move on.
The writing is on the wall. I don't blame him one bit.