Askarov ... How far away from NHL?

[ross10019]

If true, Reinbacher better turn out to be a very good NHLer

The sense was actually that the fact that Nashville was making him available, and multiple teams passed, was a red flag regarding Askarov. I thought he was a grade A goalie prospect, so this was surprising to me.

[Axeman33]

Askarov will not be that good in the NHL. He's too weak with his gloves and NHL shooters will take advantage of this flaw in his game.

Definitely don't give up Bedard for him.

I am curious where you are getting this information from. Is this something you just see yourself and think is accurate? Did you read this from a scout somewhere? From a goalie coach? Pulling it out of your arse?

While I agree with you that giving up Bedard for him is not a smart move, I do not understand where you are getting the "weak with his gloves" take. Please elaborate. Considering most scouts admit they struggle to evaluate a goalies future, I am curious how you feel so confident in this information. As it stands today, his "weak gloves" isn't an issue against international play and AHL shooters.

[dejeanneret]

The sense was actually that the fact that Nashville was making him available, and multiple teams passed, was a red flag regarding Askarov. I thought he was a grade A goalie prospect, so this was surprising to me.

Well, I wouldn't find it too surprising if he was made available and teams passed depending on what the ask was. But in this case, an offer consisting of a well-regarded 1st round goalie prospect (to a team in need of one) plus another 1st round pick in exchange for the #5 pick that turns into Reinbacher seems to be putting a lot of stock into Reinbacher. Could turn out to be the right move. Could also turn out to be a colossal blunder, hence my comment.