On the surface, being patient with the development of a 22-year goaltender isn't the worst way to approach things in San Jose, but given the price that was paid to bring him in after sitting behind
Juuse Saros, so much more was expected in his first season. Over his last two campaigns in the AHL, Askarov has posted a .911 save percentage in both seasons with a 2.39 GAA last year in 48 games played, with many believing that he had proved everything he could down there.