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Rookie Watch: 1st-year players having success after being traded | NHL.com
- Yaroslav Askarov has cemented his status as a Top rookie goalie for the Sharks, showcasing durability with the most starts among rookies this season and forming a competitive duo with Nedeljkovic that drives the team's goaltending depth.
- Zeev Buium has emerged as a key defender for Vancouver, logging about 20 minutes per game and ranking among rookies in points, power-play production, and overall ice time.
- Fraser Minten has become a reliable two-way rookie for Boston, contributing nearly 30 points, excelling in face-offs, and boosting the Bruins with leadership on a transformed third line.
- Arturs Silovs has translated Calder Cup success into an NHL role with Pittsburgh, posting solid numbers and leading rookie goalies with two assists while anchoring the Penguins in net.
- Justin Sourdif has shown versatility for Washington, including a memorable hat trick against Anaheim and a proactive role on the Capitals' third line.
- The Askarov-Nedeljkovic duo in San Jose is highlighted as a competitive pairing that supports both goalies, contributing to the Sharks' early-season starts.
- Linus Karlsson remains a productive rookie for Vancouver, scoring consistently in a middle-six role after being traded from San Jose, and contributing despite limited ice time.
- Fraser Minten's leadership and two-way game have made him a dependable third-line center for Boston, contributing on both offense and defense.
- The 2026 Trade Deadline reshaped rookie distribution, with NHL.com highlighting six traded rookies who are now making meaningful contributions with their new teams.
- The six rookies featured in the new Sharks piece—Askarov, Buium, Karlsson, Minten, Silovs, and Sourdif—span a diverse mix of positions and success stories after trades.
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