Younger goaltenders are expected to make an impact in the NHL this season, with particular emphasis on Yaroslav Askarov and Jesper Wallstedt. Last season, only Dustin Wolf managed to secure a full-time NHL role among newcomers. This season, Askarov is likely to have a significant breakthrough, sharing the net with Alex Nedeljkovic in San Jose. Wallstedt, on the other hand, faced struggles last year, marked by injury and inconsistency while playing for the Iowa Wild.
Yaroslav Askarov has been the talk of hockey circles ever since being selected 11th overall by the Nashville Predators in 2020. Boasting superhuman feats of athleticism and an optimal frame at 6-foot-3, he's bound to be an NHL starting goaltender.
Jesper Wallstedt, the 2021 20th overall pick, experienced a season plagued by inconsistency and injury, recording an .879 save percentage over 27 games with the AHL's Iowa Wild.
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