Shakir Mukhamadullin Explained

Shakir Mukhamadullin
Birth Date:10 January 2002
Birth Place:Ufa, Russia
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:178
Position:Defence
Shoots:Left
League:NHL
Team:San Jose Sharks
Prospect Team:San Jose Barracuda
Prospect League:AHL
Former Teams:Salavat Yulaev Ufa
Draft:20th overall
Draft Year:2020
Draft Team:New Jersey Devils
Career Start:2019

Shakir Maratovich Mukhamadullin (Russian: Шакир Маратович Мухамадуллин; born 10 January 2002) is a Russian professional ice hockey player for the San Jose Barracuda of the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 20th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

KHL career

Mukhamadullin first played as youth within hometown club, Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). On 22 November 2020, Mukhamadullin broke the KHL record for most points by an 18-year-old defenseman in a single season, previously held by Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov.

During the 2021–22 season with Salavat, Mukhamadullin was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with draft club, the New Jersey Devils on 1 December 2021. He was to remain on loan in the KHL with Salavat for the remainder of the season.[1] Following the playoffs exit with Salavat, Mukhamadullin was assigned by the Devils to join AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets, for their post-season run. He made 3 appearances with the Comets, registering two assists.

On 14 July 2022, Mukhamadullin was re-assigned by the Devils to continue his development on loan with Salavat Yulaev Ufa for the 2022–23 season.[2] In an increased role in responsibility on the blueline for Salavat, Mukhamadullin established new career bests with 6 goals and 25 points through 67 regular season games.

On 26 February 2023, Mukhamadullin was traded by the New Jersey Devils to the San Jose Sharks in a blockbuster multi-player trade, which involved Timo Meier.[3] Helping Salavat place second in the Eastern Conference, he notched a 1 goal and 2 points through 6 playoff games in a upset quarterfinals defeat to Admiral Vladivostok.

North American career

Mukhamadullin began the 2023–24 season with the San Jose Barracuda, and on 25 January 2024 he was called up to the San Jose Sharks.[4] Two days later, on 27 January 2024, Mukhamadullin made his NHL debut with the San Jose Sharks against the Buffalo Sabres.[5]

International play

Mukhamadullin represented Russia at the 2018 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where he won a gold medal. He represented Russia at the 2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, where he recorded one assist in five games and won a gold medal. He again represented Russia at the 2019 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he won a silver medal.[6] Mukhamadullin scored the game-winning goal in double-overtime at the 2019 World Junior A Challenge, helping Russia win their first gold medal in the World Junior A Challenge tournament.[7]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGP PIMGP G A Pts PIM
2018–19Tolpar UfaMHL5 1 2 3 26 1 0 1 0
2019–20Tolpar UfaMHL13 2 8 10 62 0 0 0 4
2019–20Salavat Yulaev UfaKHL27 0 1 1 02 0 0 0 0
2019–20Toros NeftekamskVHL1 0 0 0 0
2020–21Salavat Yulaev UfaKHL39 3 7 10 10
2021–22Salavat Yulaev UfaKHL34 3 4 7 1211 0 0 0 4
2021–22Utica CometsAHL3 0 2 2 0
2022–23Salavat Yulaev UfaKHL67 6 19 25 356 1 1 2 2
2022–23San Jose BarracudaAHL12 1 9 10 6
2023–24San Jose BarracudaAHL55 7 27 34 24
2023–24San Jose SharksNHL3 0 1 1 4
KHL totals167 12 31 43 5719 1 1 2 6
NHL totals3 0 1 1 4

International

YearTeamEventResultGP G A Pts PIM
2018RussiaU176 0 0 0 2
2019RussiaU186 0 0 0 2
2019RussiaHG185 0 1 1 4
2019RussiaWJAC6 1 2 3 8
2021RussiaWJC4th7 0 0 0 0
Junior totals30 1 3 4 16

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Devils sign Shakir Mukhamadullin . . 1 December 2021 . 2 December 2021.
  2. Web site: Радулов подписал контракт с "Ак Барсом". Трансферы 14 июля . KHL.ru . 14 July 2022 . ru-RU . 14 July 2022.
  3. Web site: Sharks Make Blockbuster Trade with New Jersey . NHL.com . 27 February 2023 . 26 February 2023.
  4. Web site: 25 January 2024 . Sharks recall defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin from San Jose Barracuda San Jose Sharks . 27 January 2024 . www.nhl.com .
  5. Web site: Miller . Max . 27 January 2024 . What To Expect From Shakir Mukhamadullin's NHL Debut . 27 January 2024 . The Hockey News San Jose Sharks News, Analysis and More .
  6. News: Shakir Mukhamadullin NHL Draft Prospects . NHL.com . 7 October 2020.
  7. News: Shakir Mukhamadullin: "We left our emotions on the ice" . en.fhr.ru . 16 December 2019 . 7 October 2020.