Sharks' Shakir Mukhamadullin: Considered day-to-day
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Mukhamadullin is being evaluated for an upper-body injury and is day-to-day, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Sunday.
Mukhamadullin didn't practice Sunday due to an injury he suffered in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Tampa Bay. The Sharks have a back-to-back set on tap against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday and in Los Angeles on Wednesday. John Klingberg (lower body) has been ruled out for those games, so if Mukhamadullin ends up being unable to play, Nick Leddy and Vincent Desharnais (upper body) will be potential options to draw into the lineup.
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Sharks' Shakir Mukhamadullin: Game-time decision
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Mukhamadullin (lower body) will be a game-time decision against Minnesota on Wednesday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Mukhamadullin didn't participate in Tuesday's practice, but he has played in the last six games. He has two goals, six points, 16 shots on net, 21 blocked shots and 10 hits in 21 appearances this season. If Mukhamadullin is unavailable, Nick Leddy will probably play against the Wild on Wednesday.
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Sharks' Shakir Mukhamadullin: Questionable for Wednesday's game
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Mukhamadullin (lower body) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Wild, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Mukhamadullin was seemingly injured during Monday's 5-4 win over the Ducks, though it's unclear when exactly he was hurt. If the 23-year-old isn't available for Wednesday's game, Nick Leddy will draw back into the lineup.
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Sharks' Shakir Mukhamadullin: Lights lamp in loss
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Mukhamadullin scored a goal, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Stars.
Mukhamadullin has been in a part-time role in December and also battled an upper-body injury. When he plays, he's on the third pairing, and he saw just 11:53 of ice time Thursday, which suggests his standing on the blue line is trending down. He's produced two goals, six points, 13 shots on net, 19 blocked shots, 10 hits and a plus-4 rating over 17 appearances, but he's a risky fantasy option if he's not going to play every game.
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Sharks' Shakir Mukhamadullin: Set to play Tuesday
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Mukhamadullin (upper body) is expected to suit up against the Flames on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Mukhamadullin has played in just one of the Sharks' last six outings, in part due to his upper-body injury, but looks poised to link up with Vincent Iorio on the third pairing. Even when he has played, the 23-year-old blueliner has offered minimal fantasy upside, generating one goal and four helpers in 15 appearances this year.
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Sharks' Shakir Mukhamadullin: Not available Saturday
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Mukhamadullin (upper body) will sit out Saturday's tilt in Pittsburgh, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Mukhamadullin was a healthy scratch for four games before returning to action Thursday in Toronto. The blueliner has one goal, four assists and 16 blocked shots across 15 appearances this season. He could return when the Sharks are back home against Calgary on Tuesday.
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Sharks' Shakir Mukhamadullin: Classified as day-to-day
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Mukhamadullin (upper body), who remains on IR, is considered day-to-day, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports Tuesday.
While Mukhamadullin won't be an option heading into Tuesday's matchup with the Kings, he appears to be nearing a return to the lineup. The 23-year-old blueliner has been on the shelf since Oct. 9, a stretch of eight games. In that lone outing, the Russian put his offensive touch on display with a pair of helpers.
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Sharks' Shakir Mukhamadullin: Likely out through weekend
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Mukhamadullin sustained an injury during practice and is expected to miss games Friday versus the Mammoth and Saturday against the Penguins, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
Mukhamadullin was poised to return to the lineup after two healthy scratches, but the injury has changed that plan. The 23-year-old's status is unclear for the Sharks' upcoming road trip, which begins Tuesday versus the Islanders. As long as Mukhamadullin is out, Sam Dickinson is poised to see bottom-four minutes and could be an option for power-play time as well.
Mukhamadullin (shoulder surgery) signed a one-year, $1 million contract with San Jose on Thursday, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
The defenseman is expected to be completely healthy ahead of training camp in September after undergoing surgery in April. Mukhamadullin had two goals, seven assists and 51 blocked shots in 30 regular-season games. The 26th overall pick in the 2020 Draft by New Jersey, look for Mukhamadullin is expected to take on a bigger role for the Sharks next season.
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Sharks' Shakir Mukhamadullin: Ruled out for season
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Mukhamadullin (upper body) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Monday.
Mukhamadullin sustained an upper-body injury against the Ducks on Tuesday, and he won't be able to return to game action to close out the season. He's also been ruled out for the AHL playoffs, so he'll shift his focus toward recovering ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. Mukhamadullin made 30 appearances for the Sharks this year, recording two goals, seven assists, 51 blocked shots and 25 hits while averaging 18:04 of ice time.
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Sharks' Shakir Mukhamadullin: Slated to be re-evaluated Monday
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Head coach Ryan Warsofsky said Friday that Mukhamadullin (upper body) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Kraken and is doubtful for Monday's matchup against the Flames, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
Mukhamadullin suffered an upper-body injury Tuesday against Anaheim and appears to be on track to miss at least three games. He's slated to be re-evaluated after the weekend, so the Sharks will likely have a better idea of his status Monday.
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Sharks' Shakir Mukhamadullin: Bags assist in loss
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Mukhamadullin notched a power-play assist in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders.
With six helpers over his last eight games, Mukhamadullin has quickly emerged as a contributor on offense at the NHL level. The 23-year-old blueliner has a total of seven points, 17 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 18 hits and a plus-3 rating through 21 appearances this season. He was viewed as a bit of a development project when drafted 20th overall in 2020, but Mukhamadullin has a great opportunity to make his mark with the Sharks integrating a large number of prospects toward the tail end of this season.
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Sharks' Shakir Mukhamadullin: Heads to minors
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Mukhamadullin was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Friday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
This move keeps Mukhamadullin eligible to play in the AHL for the rest of the season. It wouldn't be surprising to see the 23-year-old recalled to the NHL before Saturday's game against the Islanders. Mukhamadullin has a goal, six points, 17 hits and 26 blocks in 20 appearances with the Sharks in 2024-25.
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Sharks' Shakir Mukhamadullin: Five assists in last seven games
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Mukhamadullin had two assists Tuesday in a 6-2 win over the Sabres.
Mukhamadullin has three assists in his last two games and five in seven contests since the 4 Nations Face-Off. It's a solid stretch for the young defender, who had just one goal in his first 12 games this season. Mukhamadullin also has 10 blocks and nine hits in those seven games. He is a terrific skater who gets himself out of trouble with the puck, and he isn't afraid to use his big frame to rub guys out or lay them out. However, Mukhamadullin's fantasy value in the future remains to be seen.
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Sharks' Shakir Mukhamadullin: Draws assist Monday
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Mukhamadullin notched an assist, two hits and three blocked shots in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Maple Leafs.
Mukhamadullin is settling in well at the NHL level with three helpers over five games since the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The 23-year-old blueliner saw 21:28 of ice time Monday -- while the game went past regulation time, this was still a season high for the rookie. He's up to four points, 15 shots on net, 15 hits, 25 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 18 appearances. It's tough to trust most Sharks defensemen in fantasy, but Mukhamadullin is showing a bit of multi-category potential early in his career.
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Sharks' Shakir Mukhamadullin: Assigned to AHL
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Mukhamadullin was assigned to AHL San Jose on Monday.
Mukhamadullin spent the past month with the Sharks and saw consistent playing time in December, but he was a healthy scratch in three of the team's first five games in January. The 23-year-old should have more opportunities to develop in the AHL but could rejoin the Sharks at some point if they need additional help on the blue line.
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Sharks' Shakir Mukhamadullin: Sent down Tuesday
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Mukhamadullin was assigned to AHL San Jose on Tuesday.
Mukhamadullin has moved past his lower-body injury, but he's not ready to be a regular with the Sharks just yet. The left-shot blueliner will need to continue developing his game with the Barracuda, but he could be one of the big club's first recalls. The 22-year-old banked 34 points across 55 regular-season games in the minors last season, and he picked up an assist over his first three appearances in the NHL.
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Sharks' Shakir Mukhamadullin: Sent to AHL
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Mukhamadullin was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Thursday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
The Sharks don't play again until Feb. 14, so it's no surprise that Mukhamadullin was sent down. The plan is for him to play in the AHL All-Star game Feb. 5 and get in four AHL games before presumably being recalled by the Sharks. Mukhamadullin picked up his first career NHL point Wednesday, as he had a power-play assist on Anthony Duclair's first-period goal against Anaheim. Mukhamadullin is already a top-four defenseman with the Sharks and should eventually play on the top unit while seeing time with the top power play.
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Sharks' Shakir Mukhamadullin: Ascends to top level
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Mukhamadullin was recalled from AHL San Jose on Thursday.
Mukhamadullin was the big piece the Sharks wanted from New Jersey when they sent Timo Meier to the Devils 11 months ago. The 22-year old was selected 20th overall in 2020. Mukhamadullin had five goals and 26 points in 39 AHL games before his recall. He could replace Kyle Burroughs on the Sharks' blue line when they face Buffalo on Saturday.
Mukhamadullin signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Devils on Wednesday. He's also been loaned back to Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the KHL for the remainder of the 2021-22 campaign.
Mukhamadullin has already been playing for Salavat Yulaev Ufa this season, picking up three goals and seven points through 34 contests. At this point it isn't clear if the 2020 first-round pick will make the transition to North American hockey in 2022-23.
