Shakir Mukhamadullin
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Mukhamadullin in a San Jose Sharks game in 2026 | |||
| Born |
10 January 2002 Ufa, Russia | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 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 who is a defenceman 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 a youth with his 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 fellow San Jose Sharks defenseman Dmitry Orlov.
During the 2021–22 season with Salavat, Mukhamadullin was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with his draft team, 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 playoff exit with Salavat, the Devils assigned Mukhamadullin to their 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 with more 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 an 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] In May 2025, he re-signed with the Sharks, signing a one-year contract.[6]
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.[7] 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.[8]
Personal life
Mukhamadullin is of Bashkir descent.[9] He welcomed his first child in February 2026.[10]
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 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | San Jose Barracuda | AHL | 21 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | San Jose Sharks | NHL | 30 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| KHL totals | 167 | 12 | 31 | 43 | 57 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | ||||
| NHL totals | 33 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Russia | U17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2019 | Russia | U18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2019 | Russia | HG18 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 2019 | Russia | WJAC | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | ||
| 2021 | Russia | WJC | 4th | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Junior totals | 30 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 16 | ||||
References
- ^ "Devils sign Shakir Mukhamadullin". New Jersey Devils. 1 December 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Радулов подписал контракт с "Ак Барсом". Трансферы 14 июля". KHL.ru (in Russian). 14 July 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
- ^ "Sharks Make Blockbuster Trade with New Jersey". NHL.com. 26 February 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "Sharks recall defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin from San Jose Barracuda | San Jose Sharks". www.nhl.com. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Miller, Max (27 January 2024). "What To Expect From Shakir Mukhamadullin's NHL Debut". The Hockey News. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ "Sharks re-sign defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin". NHL.com. San Jose Sharks. 29 May 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ "Shakir Mukhamadullin NHL Draft Prospects". NHL.com. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ "Shakir Mukhamadullin: "We left our emotions on the ice"". en.fhr.ru. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ Sokolov, Nikita (11 December 2023). "Mukhamadullin Talks Bashkir Roots, Last Chat With Rodion Amirov & More (+)". San Jose Hockey Now. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ Peng, Sheng (1 March 2026). "William Eklund spoils his Sharks teammate, new father Shakir Mukhamadullin's wholesome secret". NBC Sports Bay Area & California. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database