Vladimir Tarasenko Scouting Reports

Tarasenko, arguably, has been one of the Senators forwards who has generally played to his identity and strengths this season.
He's a pending UFA who carries a cap hit of $5M
His contract is armed with a full no move clause - meaning he can chose his destination at the trade deadline
Continues to average 16 minutes per game TOI - deployed at even strength and the power-play.
Through 57GP he contributed 17G - 24A
15G - 18A at even strength.
Generally responsible defensively - certainly average at worst - a (+13) on the season
Pace remains NHL caliber. Still enough game to play in top six if required
Clearly not done producing offense. Could add a secondary layer for a contending team.

All things considered, Tarasenko has had a generally decent year in Ottawa.
He's averaging 16 minutes per game TOI - deployed at even strength and the power-play.
Through 51GP he had scored 15G-22A.
13G-17A at even strength.
Most impressive is the fact he's a (+16)
Pending UFA. His cap hit is $5M. His contract carries a full no trade clause.
Moving well and playing to his strengths offensively.
Still has enough game to slide into a top six role.
Clearly not done producing offense.

In his first 45GP with Ottawa Tarasenko averaged 15:50 TOI - 13:25 ES - 2:23 PP - No PK
Curiously - in a five game segment before the All-Star break - his time on ice ranged from 12:30 - 17:30 - with his power-play role remaining intact but his even strength ice time declining
On balance he has had a productive year - 13G-20A (+11)
His compete ranges at times, but he has the skill and pace to impact the game offensively.
On the PP he's a threat rotating high off his strong side and directing pucks on net.
Although he doesn't play with a ton of physicality (only credited with 35 hits and 19 shot blocks) he's heavy set and sturdy along the wall and around the crease / hard to move off pucks with his strength and weight.
One year deal in Ottawa - Pending UFA - $5M AAV - Full no trade clause
Lands somewhere between a second and third line forward at this stage of his career. Element is offense - but he's been one of the better Senator forwards defensively this season.

Veteran forward who is starting to enter the back nine of his career
Offensive impact fell off in the back half of 2023 season with the NYR
A free agent the Senators signed to balance out the top end of their lineup
Tarasenko picks his spots to play fast and his off the puck / defensive detail ranges.
His element is offense. When scoring he brings value. Averaged 17:31 TOI in St. Louis before being dealt to New York. In New York his TOI fell off - averaging just over 14:00. Deployed at ES and PP. Doesn't PK. Has very little bump to his game. Risk/Reward signing.