We have an update on the Nashville Predators and their third-string netminder Yaroslav Askarov, who's in the rumor mill after requesting a trade. The news followed the Preds locking up Jusse Saros to an eight year extension and signing Scott Wedgewood as their backup in NHL free agency. It's put Askarov in a situation where he's the odd man out. <q> The @mkeadmirals are hosting a «Askarov Bench Press Figurine Giveaway» in March. Last year, Yaroslav Askarov bench pressed the net after a shootout victory 💪 </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/br_openice/status/1760702955831844945'> </a></blockquote></div> The San Jose Sharks, Detroit Red Wings, and Columbus Blue Jackets are reportedly the most agressive in their pursuits of a reliable young netminder. <q> NHL trade rumors are 🔥🔥🔥! Could Yaroslav Askarov be headed to Columbus or San Jose? 👀 </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/nhltraderumours/status/1813693324500562118'> </a></blockquote></div> Don't forget the Carolina Hurricanes, who could trade Martin Necas for stability between the pipes. <q> The Nashville Predators have received numerous calls on goalie Yaroslav Askarov in the last 24 hours in the wake of the Juuse Saros extension news. The Preds are willing to move him but have set a high price they feel is warranted. Nashville would like to move into the top 5 of the first round tonight via an Askarov trade. So far there hasn't been a fit. But the Preds will keep talking to teams. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/pierrevlebrun/status/1806782724524425313'> </a></blockquote></div> As of now, the race to acquire the prized prospect is fair game. He could be dealt, or the Predators could decide to stash him in the AHL with the Milwaukee Admirals. Source: Markerzone <a href='https://www.markerzone.com/news/index.php?no=407107' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Three teams emerge as frontrunners for Nashville Predators' Yaroslav Askarov</a>