Shakir Mukhamadullin, drafted 20th overall in 2020, is at a crucial juncture in his career at 23. After playing in both the AHL and NHL, he showed potential with a 34-point season for the San Jose Barracuda, including an All-Star appearance. He spent the previous season with the Sharks, achieving a career-high of nine points in 30 games before suffering an upper-body injury. With the Sharks' depth of left-handed defensemen, Mukhamadullin faces pressure to stand out in training camp and cement his position on the roster for the upcoming season.
At 23 years old, Shakir Mukhamadullin aims to establish himself in the NHL after demonstrating strong performance in the AHL, including an All-Star Game selection and offensive production.
Mukhamadullin's 2024-25 season included 30 games with the Sharks, showing he can hold his own in the NHL despite needing further development as a player.
An upper-body injury in April 2024 cut Mukhamadullin’s season short, but he is expected to recover fully and compete for a spot on the Sharks' roster this fall.
The Sharks' current depth at left-handed defensemen puts pressure on Mukhamadullin to distinguish himself during training camp to secure a regular position.
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