"Shakir Mukhamadullin is a big, smooth-skating defenseman who has quickly become one of the more intriguing pieces in the San Jose Sharks' rebuild. Originally drafted 20th overall by the New Jersey Devils in 2020, he made his way to San Jose as part of the Timo Meier trade in 2023. Since then, he's been one of the Sharks' top defensive prospects and started getting NHL games under his belt."
"Last season was an important step for him. He split time between the Barracuda and the Sharks, playing 30 NHL games and posting 9 points. It wasn't just about production; it was about showing that he could handle the pace and physicality of the NHL. His season was unfortunately cut short by a shoulder injury in April, but he left a strong impression heading into this year."
"Mukhamadullin's size immediately stands out. At 6'4" with long reach, he can close gaps and break up plays in ways smaller defenders can't. What makes him special, though, is how well he moves for a guy his size. His skating is fluid, and he doesn't look stiff when he has to pivot or retrieve pucks. Offensively, there's upside here."
Shakir Mukhamadullin is a tall, fluid-skating defenseman who moved to San Jose in the Timo Meier trade after being drafted 20th overall in 2020. He split last season between the Barracuda and the Sharks, appearing in 30 NHL games and recording nine points while demonstrating he can handle NHL pace and physicality before a shoulder injury ended his season in April. He remains a steady Top 25 Under 25 presence and shows offensive potential as a first passer and power-play option. Defensively, his stick positioning and net-front play are improving, and coaches increased his minutes and matchups.
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