Vladimir Tarasenko

Vladimir Tarasenko
Tarasenko during his time with the St. Louis Blues on October 4, 2017
Born (1991-12-13) 13 December 1991 (age 34)
Yaroslavl, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 219 lb (99 kg; 15 st 9 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Minnesota Wild
Sibir Novosibirsk
SKA Saint Petersburg
St. Louis Blues
New York Rangers
Ottawa Senators
Florida Panthers
Detroit Red Wings
National team  Russia
NHL draft 16th overall, 2010
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2010–present

Vladimir Andreyevich Tarasenko (Russian: Влади́мир Андре́евич Тарасе́нко; born 13 December 1991) is a Russian professional ice hockey right winger. He currently plays for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Florida Panthers, and Detroit Red Wings. Outside of the NHL, Tarasenko also played for Sibir Novosibirsk and SKA Saint Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Tarasenko is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with Blues in 2019 and the Panthers in 2024. He is also a four-time All-Star, being named one in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2023.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Tarasenko played parts of four seasons with Sibir Novosibirsk and parts of two seasons with SKA Saint Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL)

He was drafted 16th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2010 NHL entry draft. On 2012 July 2, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract to join the Blues. On 2013 January 19, Tarasenko made his NHL debut in a 6–0 win against the Detroit Red Wings. During the game, he scored his first NHL goal against Jimmy Howard and also scored another one right after in his first two shots. On 28 October 2014, Tarasenko recorded his first career NHL hat-trick against Kari Lehtonen in a 4–3 overtime win against the Dallas Stars. On 7 July 2015, Tarasenko signed an eight-year, $60 million contract to stay with the Blues. He helped the Blues during the playoffs. They defeated the Winnipeg Jets, Dallas Stars, and San Jose Sharks. They eventually went on to defeat the Boston Bruins four games to three in the Finals to win the first Stanley Cup in Blues franchise history. After requiring surgery for a shoulder injury, Tarasenko became angry with how the Blues handled it and demanded a trade away from St. Louis.

On 9 February 2023, the Blues traded Tarasenko along with Niko Mikkola to the New York Rangers in exchange for Sammy Blais and Hunter Skinner. He played 31 with the Rangers, scoring 8 goals and recording 13 assists.

On 27 July 2023, Tarasenko signed a one-year, $5 million contract to join the Ottawa Senators. He played 57 games with the Senators, scoring 17 goals and recording 24 assists.

On 6 March 2024, the Senators traded Tarasenko to the Florida Panthers in exchange for a 2024 conditional fourth-round draft pick and a 2025 third-round pick. He helped the Panthers during the playoffs. They defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins, and New York Rangers. They eventually went on to defeat the Edmonton Oilers four games to three in the Finals to win the first Stanley Cup in Panthers franchise history.

On 3 July 2024, Tarasenko signed a two-year, $9.5 million contract to join the Detroit Red Wings. He played 80 games with the Red Wings, scoring 11 goals and recording 22 assists.

On 30 June 2025, the Red Wings traded Tarasenko to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for future considerations.

Personal life

Tarasenko's father Andrei was also a professional ice hockey player. He died on 11 July 2024.

References

  1. ↑ "How Tarasenko and Schwartz transformed the Blues". Sportsnet. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Vladimir Tarasenko decides on St. Louis Blues over KHL for next season". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved January 16, 2026.[permanent dead link]
  3. ↑ "Vladimir Tarasenko, Chris Stewart spark Blues' rout of Red Wings". ESPN. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Tarasenko's goal in OT lifts Blues over Stars 4-3". ESPN. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Tarasenko agrees to eight-year, $60 million contract". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Archived from the original on February 9, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. ↑ "Blues win Stanley Cup for first time, defeat Bruins in Game 7 of Final". National Hockey League. Archived from the original on December 18, 2019. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Blues winger Vladimir Tarasenko requests a trade, per sources: Why he wants out, possible destinations and more". The New York Times. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Rangers acquire winger Vladimir Tarasenko from Blues". Sportsnet. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Senators sign forward Vladimir Tarasenko to a one-year contract". Ottawa Senators. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Florida Panthers Acquire Forward Vladimir Tarasenko". Florida Panthers. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Panthers recover, defeat Oilers in Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final for 1st title". National Hockey League. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Tarasenko signs 2-year, $9.5 million contract with Red Wings". National Hockey League. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Red Wings trade Vladimir Tarasenko to Wild for future considerations". Sportsnet. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Скончался отец двукратного обладателя Кубка Стэнли Владимира Тарасенко". Sportbox (in Russian). Retrieved January 16, 2026.

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