"I just think about that, the Russian-born Mukhamadullin said Thursday morning. Everyone says I'm young, I'm still young, but I'm already 24. I think it's not that young. It's time to do something."
"Honestly, I'm not happy with how my season is going, Mukhamaduklin told Bay Area News Group. Not playing that many games. Also have, like, small ice time. When I play, every time, it's 13, 14 minutes. But it is what it is."
"I think the injuries kind of weigh that down a little bit, Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky said when asked if Mukhamaduklin has developed enough this season. If he's healthy, we're probably seeing a different player right now."
Shakir Mukhamadullin, a 24-year-old Russian defenseman for the San Jose Sharks, faces frustration with his third professional season in North America. Playing in only 26 of the Sharks' 56 games, he has averaged 16:15 per game, down from 18:04 last season. Injuries sidelined him for 16 combined games, and he has been scratched 14 times. Mukhamadullin expresses dissatisfaction with his limited ice time and playing opportunities. Coach Ryan Warsofsky attributes some of his reduced role to injuries and increased internal competition within the Sharks' deeper defensive roster. Mukhamadullin remains determined to stay positive despite the challenging circumstances.
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