Did Vladimir Tarasenko live up to the hype in his first year?
Blues fans were focused on one man and one man alone heading into the 2013 season: Vladimir Tarasenko. Believed to be the best prospect the organization has had in years, Tarasenko entered the year with enormous expectations. Did he live up to all of the hype? What should we expect from the youngster in 2013-14?
Tarasenko's year was a mixed bag.
He burst into the NHL...
Vladimir Tarasenko was used incorrectly in Game 4
Heading into Game 4, I put up a post where numerous fans gave their opinion on the decision to play Vladimir Tarasenko over Adam Cracknell on the fourth line. Fans were in favor, hoping to see a boost in the team's attack with Frank in the mix. Most were in favor because it was believed he would start on the fourth line but then rotate to a different line as the game unfolded...
Blues fans weigh in on Tarasenko disrupting the 4th line
If you've been on Twitter at all since Game 3 then you're probably aware of the Vladimir Tarasenko vs. the 4th line debate. After the Blues failed to light the lamp in Game 3, it was rumored that Tarasenko would be suiting up for Game 4. The question that lingered revolved around figuring out which player would sit out in order for #91 to make his debut.
After the team...
Hitchcock to Tarasenko: "Get ready to play"
Immediately following their loss in Game 3, Ken Hitchcock headed for the St. Louis dressing room. As he did so he passed Vladimir Tarasenko, a healthy scratch for the first three games of the series. Hitchcock made a quick statement which signals we'll be seeing Tarasenko in this series very soon:
"Get ready to play."
There are two potential scenarios here...
Blues’ Vladimir Tarasenko’s Eyes Roll, Mouth Bleeds After Huge Hit by Mark Olver (Video)
Many NHL players have been able to skate to the bench and laugh about their “welcome to the NHL” moment, but Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko wasn’t laughing when he received his. On Wednesday night, Tarasenko was upended by Colorado’s Mark Olver during the third period of the Avalanche-Blues game. The hit was clean (some argue a tad late), but it sent the 21-year-old Russian...
Vladimir Tarasenko is one NHL rookie you should be watching
If you're not a fan of the St. Louis Blues, or if you're not a hockey fan that pours over each and every NHL roster, you might not have heard of Vladimir Tarasenko until after he scored two beautiful goals in his first NHL game. In fact, if you weren't able to catch up on your NHL highlights, you still might be in the dark about this talented young Russian.
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St. Louis Blues Rookie Vladimir Tarasenko scores an awesome goal against the Red Wings
In his NHL debut, Vladimir Tarasenko absolutely dazzled the competition. The Russian forward was drafted in the 1st round, 16th overall, in 2010. Needless to say that the wait has been worthwhile. He scored two goals in his first ever NHL game, and is going to be a player to watch this year. He has immediately inserted himself into the Calder Trophy discussion.It only took...
Tarasenko arrives with plenty of hype
ST. LOUIS If Vladimir Tarasenko can live up to even half the hype that surrounds him heading into the start of training camp Sunday, the Blues should be in pretty good shape.
The highly regarded prospect made his much-anticipated debut Friday, taking the ice at the St. Louis Mills to a standing room only crowd that featured many already wearing his No. 91 jersey.
The 21-year-old...
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January 12, 2013
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Blues to go slow with Vladimir Tarasenko
Vladimir Tarasenko eased onto the St. Louis sports scene with a low-key introductory news conference Thursday at the team’s practice facility. The player carrying the nickname “Tank” proceeded with great caution after his ceremonial donning of the No. 91 Blues sweater.Although he can speak enough English to get by, Tarasenko, 21, preferred using an interpreter in front of the...
Blues sign with highly-touted F Tarasenko
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the club has agreed to a three year entry level contract with forward Vladimir Tarasenko. Tarasenko, who was drafted by the Blues in the first round (16th overall) of the 2010 Entry Draft, is ranked by Hockeysfuture.com as the world's top prospect outside of the NHL. (Blues...
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June 02, 2012
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