Vladimir Tarasenko

Vladimir Andreyevich Tarasenko (; 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.

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