Vladimir Tarasenko inks deal with Detroit Red Wings
GM Steve Yzerman has done it again. Vladimir Tarasenko, after winning his second Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers, has now joined the Detroit Red Wings.
HEADED TO THE TARASENK-SHOW!
The #RedWings today signed forward Vladimir Tarasenko to a two-year contract with an AAV of $4.75M.
The #RedWings today signed forward Vladimir Tarasenko to a two-year contract with an AAV of $4.75M.
This comes as a surprise with many thinking he would remain in the sunshine state.
Vladimir Tarasenko told me that he wanted to stay with the Panthers. The man just bought two properties in South Florida. He is now on the move to Detroit.
Tarasenko showed he still has plenty to offer during Florida's championship run, scoring five goals and four assists over 22 playoff games.
The Detroit Red Wings have signed Vladimir Tarasenko to a two-year deal with an AAV of $4.75M. Tarasenko is an offensive TOP6 winger who has big flaws in defense. This is a fair deal for both sides in my opinion.
Originally picked 16th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2010 NHL Draft, he's tallied 293 goals and 629 points over 751 career games with the Blues, New York Rangers, Senators, and Panthers. Now, he's bringing his experience and scoring touch to Detroit.
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