VLADIMIR TARASENKO RUMORS

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...
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16 days ago  |  Discuss

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...
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17 days ago  |  Discuss

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...
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18 days ago  |  Discuss

Vladimir Tarasenko scratched for Game 1 against LA

T.J. Oshie will return to the lineup when the Blues open their playoff series against the LA Kings on Tuesday night. With Oshie returning, the Blues were forced to make a difficult decision concerning which player would be scratched in order to make room for #74. Ultimately it appeared it would come down to either Vladimir Tarasenko or Adam Cracknell.  Coach Ken Hitchcock announced...
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23 days ago  |  Discuss

St. Louis Blues: Vladimir Tarasenko needs more ice time

St. Louis Blues rookie forward sensation Vladimir Tarasenko scored a pair of goals in the Blues' lackluster 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night. Tarasenko easily looked like the best player wearing a Blues' sweater, yet he still finds himself on the Blues' third line. Tarasenko played only 13:23 on Thursday night, compared to 17:43 minutes of ice time...
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March 30, 2013  |  Discuss

Blues activate Tarasenko off injured reserve

The St. Louis Blues got another member of their second line back, activating rookie Vladimir Tarasenko off injured reserve from a concussion, but lost another forward with T.J. Oshie placed on IR. The 21-year-old Tarasenko, a first-round draft pick in 2010, was activated in time for Saturday night's game against Anaheim. He has six goals and six assists in 17 games, ranking...
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March 16, 2013  |  Discuss

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...
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February 21, 2013  |  Discuss

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.  I'...
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January 21, 2013  |  Discuss

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...
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January 20, 2013  |  Discuss

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  |  Discuss
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