Despite loss, Sharks rookie goalie shows he belongs in NHL

EDMONTON, Alberta – It sure seems like goalie Yaroslav Askarov belongs in the NHL.

Whether Askarov stays with the San Jose Sharks for the rest of the season is another matter, as injured goalie Vitek Vanecek’s short- and long-term health outlook remains unclear. But Askarov appears ready to jump full-time to the Sharks roster.

That much was made clear Saturday before a sold-out Rogers Place crowd, which saw Askarov make one brilliant stop after another in nearly leading the Sharks...