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I missed this signing back in June, along with the Korpisalo extension in May. Tarasov has played only 4 NHL games, which is why the AAV is so low, but by all accounts I’ve heard he has great potential, so to get him signed for 3 years at that rate and have the option to keep him as a RFA after that will be great for the team if he pans out, and not too much of a loss if he doesn’t, so I think the potential reward greatly outweighs the risk. Having Korpisalo for another year helps too because it means they should have the luxury of not having to rush Tarasov in before he’s ready.
A year after the Kivlenieks tragedy it looks like the Jackets have a solid plan for their goaltending for the next several years.