I know what you’re probably saying: Isn’t this Eric D’s thing? Yes, it is. However, enough is enough.
The Nashville Predators drafted Yaroslav Askarov in the 2020 NHL Draft with the 11th overall pick. They selected him higher than the Florida Panthers selected Spencer Knight in 2019 and even higher than the Minnesota Wild selected Jesper Wallstedt in 2021.
Many people saw this tall and athletic goalie as the next big thing. Craig Button dubbed him “the best goaltender he’s seen entering the draft since Carey Price.