Askarov will defend the road crease in St. Louis on Thursday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Askarov was recalled from AHL San Jose on Monday.

Askarov (lower body) was demoted to AHL San Jose on Friday.

Askarov (lower body) skated on his own Monday for the first time during training camp, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Askarov (lower body) was not in attendance for Tuesday's game-day skate and will miss out versus Anaheim, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Askarov will miss the start of training camp with a lower-body injury.

Askarov signed a two-year, $2 million contract with the Sharks on Friday, per PuckPedia.

The Sharks acquired Askarov, Nolan Burke and Colorado's 2025 third-round pick from the Predators in exchange for David Edstrom, Magnus Chrona and the Golden Knights' conditional 2025 first-round selection Friday.

Askarov was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Sunday.

Askarov will defend the road goal Saturday against Washington, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.