Shakir Mukhamadullin

Shakir Mukhamadullin
Born (2002-01-10) 10 January 2002 (age 23)
Ufa, Russia
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 San Jose Sharks
Salavat Yulaev Ufa
NHL draft 20th overall, 2020
New Jersey Devils
Playing career 2019–present

Shakir Maratovich Mukhamadullin (Russian: Шакир Маратович Мухамадуллин; born 10 January 2002) is a Russian professional ice hockey player for 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.[citation needed]

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 of the San Jose Barracuda during the 2024 American Hockey League (AHL) All Star Game.

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 season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2018–19 Tolpar Ufa MHL 5 1 2 3 2 6 1 0 1 0
2019–20 Tolpar Ufa MHL 13 2 8 10 6 2 0 0 0 4
2019–20 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 27 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0
2019–20 Toros Neftekamsk VHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2020–21 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 39 3 7 10 10 — — — — —
2021–22 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 34 3 4 7 12 11 0 0 0 4
2021–22 Utica Comets AHL — — — — — 3 0 2 2 0
2022–23 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 67 6 19 25 35 6 1 1 2 2
2022–23 San Jose Barracuda AHL 12 1 9 10 6 — — — — —
2023–24 San Jose Barracuda AHL 55 7 27 34 24 — — — — —
2023–24 San Jose Sharks NHL 3 0 1 1 4 — — — — —
KHL totals 167 12 31 43 57 19 1 1 2 6
NHL totals 3 0 1 1 4 — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2018 Russia U17 1st place, gold medalist(s) 6 0 0 0 2
2019 Russia U18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 6 0 0 0 2
2019 Russia HG18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 5 0 1 1 4
2019 Russia WJAC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 6 1 2 3 8
2021 Russia WJC 4th 7 0 0 0 0
Junior totals 30 1 3 4 16

References

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