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Russian Federation Vladimir Tarasenko is a two-time Stanley Cup champion and an NHL All-Star right winger, renowned for his goal-scoring abilities.
The National Hockey League (NHL) club acquired right wing Vladimir Tarasenko from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for future considerations.
Vladimir Tarasenko signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Ottawa Senators on July 27, 2023.
St. Louis Blues star forward Vladimir Tarasenko was the winner of the fan-selected cover vote and was featured on the cover of NHL 17.
Vladimir Tarasenko signed a two-year, $9.5 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings on July 3, 2024.
Vladimir Tarasenko was born on December 13, 1991, in Yaroslavl, Russia. He made his professional debut in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) with Sibir Novosibirsk in the 2008–09 season, scoring 10 points in 38 games. He was a runner-up for Rookie of the Year in the KHL’s inaugural season. Tarasenko excelled in international junior play, earning a silver medal at the 2009 IIHF World U18 Championship and captaining Russia to a gold medal at the 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. His talent led to him being drafted 16th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Tarasenko began his NHL career with the St. Louis Blues during the shortened 2012–13 season. He scored two goals in his debut on January 19, 2013, against the Detroit Red Wings, matching a Blues rookie record. He was named the NHL Rookie of the Month for January 2013. During the 2014–15 season, Tarasenko recorded his first NHL hat-trick and finished as the Blues’ leader in goals (37) and points (73). He signed an eight-year, $60 million contract extension with the Blues in July 2015. Over his tenure with St. Louis, he became known for his accurate wrist shot and was one of only two players to score at least 30 goals in five consecutive seasons from 2014–15 to 2018–19. He was also named to the NHL Second All-Star Team twice (2015, 2016) and played in four NHL All-Star Games (2015, 2016, 2017, 2023).
A significant career milestone occurred in 2019 when Tarasenko helped the St. Louis Blues win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, contributing 11 goals in 26 playoff games. After a trade to the New York Rangers in February 2023, he later signed with the Ottawa Senators in July 2023. In March 2024, he was traded to the Florida Panthers and subsequently won his second Stanley Cup with the team. Following his second Stanley Cup win, Tarasenko signed a two-year, $9.5 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings in July 2024. In June 2025, he was traded to the Minnesota Wild, continuing his career as a prominent right winger in the NHL. He scored his 600th career point on January 12, 2024, while playing for the Ottawa Senators.
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