Shakir Mukhamadullin

Shakir Maratovich Mukhamadullin (; 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. 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. 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. 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. Two days later, on 27 January 2024, Mukhamadullin made his NHL debut with the San Jose Sharks against the Buffalo Sabres. In May 2025, he re-signed with the Sharks, signing a one-year contract.

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

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. 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.

Personal life Mukhamadullin is of Bashkir descent. He welcomed his first child in February 2026.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular seasonPlayoffs 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 — — — — — 2025–26 San Jose Sharks NHL 50 5 7 12 22 — — — — —KHL totals 167 12 31 43 57 19 1 1 2 6NHL totals 83 7 15 22 34 — — — — —

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 0Junior totals 30 1 3 4 16