Yaroslav Askarov, one of the NHL's top goaltending prospects, was called up Monday by the San Jose Sharks in a move that had been expected since the start of the season. Askarov, 22, played well for the Sharks' AHL affiliate in San Jose.

Yaroslav Askarov is the San Jose Sharks top goalie prospect and earned his first recall to the NHL on Monday. Vitek Vanecek suffered an upper-body injury on Saturday during the first period of the Sharks game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Mackenzie Blackwood will start for the Sharks tonight with Askarov as backup against the Detroit Red Wings.

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.