Shakir Mukhamadullin

Shakir Mukhamadullin
Mukhamadullin in a San Jose Sharks game in 2026
Born (2002-01-10) 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
Edmonton Oilers
Salavat Yulaev Ufa
San Jose Sharks
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 Edmonton Oilers 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

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 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.

NHL

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]

On 1 July 2026, Mukhamadullin was traded to the Edmonton Oilers along with Zack Sharp in exchange for Darnell Nurse.[7] As a restricted free agent, he was signed to a two-year, $3 million contract extension with the Oilers on 4 July.[8]

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.[9] 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.[10]

Personal life

Mukhamadullin is of Bashkir descent.[11] He welcomed his first child in February 2026.[12]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2018–19 Tolpar Ufa MHL 51232 61010
2019–20 Tolpar Ufa MHL 1328106 20004
2019–20 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 270110 20000
2019–20 Toros Neftekamsk VHL 10000 —————
2020–21 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 39371010 —————
2021–22 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 3434712 110004
2021–22 Utica Comets AHL ————— 30220
2022–23 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 676192535 61122
2022–23 San Jose Barracuda AHL 1219106 —————
2023–24 San Jose Barracuda AHL 557273424 —————
2023–24 San Jose Sharks NHL 30114 —————
2024–25 San Jose Barracuda AHL 210996 —————
2024–25 San Jose Sharks NHL 302798 —————
2025–26 San Jose Sharks NHL 50571222 —————
KHL totals 16712314357 191126
NHL totals 837152234 —————

International

Year Team Event Result GPGAPtsPIM
2018 Russia U17 1st place, gold medalist(s) 60002
2019 Russia U18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 60002
2019 Russia HG18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 50114
2019 Russia WJAC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 61238
2021 Russia WJC 4th 70000
Junior totals 3013416

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. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  6. ↑ "Sharks re-sign defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin". NHL.com. San Jose Sharks. 29 May 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
  7. ↑ "Nurse traded to Sharks by Oilers for Mukhamadullin". NHL.com. 1 July 2026. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
  8. ↑ "Mukhamadullin signs to two-year contract extension with Oilers". The Sports Network. 4 July 2026. Retrieved 4 July 2026.
  9. ↑ "Shakir Mukhamadullin NHL Draft Prospects". NHL.com. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  10. ↑ "Shakir Mukhamadullin: "We left our emotions on the ice"". en.fhr.ru. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  11. ↑ Sokolov, Nikita (11 December 2023). "Mukhamadullin Talks Bashkir Roots, Last Chat With Rodion Amirov & More (+)". San Jose Hockey Now. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  12. ↑ 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.