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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26
Oilers Could Turn to Vladimir Tarasenko for Secondary Scoring Help
The Edmonton Oilers have one of the NHL’s most dangerous offensive duos in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, but Saturday’s 7-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs exposed a problem that could become increasingly difficult to ignore: Edmonton isn’t getting enough production from the rest of its lineup.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 8
Panthers Linked To Vladimir Tarasenko
As the Florida Panthers assess Brad Marchand’s lower-body injury, multiple reports suggest the team may be considering a familiar player to fill the gap.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 8
Panthers offered free agent Vladimir Tarasenko a contract in July
The puck has dropped on the 2026-27 NHL season, but veteran winger Vladimir Tarasenko is still watching from the outside despite coming off a 23-goal campaign with the Minnesota Wild.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
NHL News / Professor Press Box / October 8
Tarasenko, Bunting & When Protecting Your Value Means Losing Your Chance
Something about the Vladimir Tarasenko situation makes us stop and think. He’s a veteran winger who scored 23 goals last season. He has a Stanley Cup on his résumé and years of NHL experience.
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 9
NHL Rumors: DET Scouting MIN-TB, Bruins and Edvinsson, Tarasenko, and the Predators
Michael Russo: Detroit Red Wings interim GM Shawn Horcoff was in Tampa last night to watch the Minnesota Wild – Tampa Bay Lightning game last night. Stu
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / October 8
Vladimir Tarasenko’s Free Agency Just Got Messy; Missed Boat on Good Offer
Vladimir Tarasenko is still looking for a team, and reportedly for an agent, too. According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, it’s now surfacing that Tarasenko fired another agent and might have missed the boat on an offer from a team that may no longer be interested.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 5
The Oilers signing Tarasenko or Bunting is better than trading for a depth forward
The Edmonton Oilers’ forward depth was seen as an area of strength heading into this season, but just three games in, it has already been tested. While scoring hasn’t been an issue, with 17 goals, the second-most in the National Hockey League, their top nine is an area of concern due to injuries.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 27
Best last-minute Vladimir Tarasenko free agency destinations ahead of NHL season
The NHL will drop the puck on the 2026-27 season Tuesday with a five-game card that will see each team playing 84 games this season. The NHL increased each team’s workload by 2 games this year, and that was a byproduct of working with the NHL Players Association.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 31
Five PTO candidates who could become major bargains
With training camps approaching, several recognizable NHL veterans remain without contracts. Anze Kopitar and Jonathan Toews have retired, while Marcus Johansson has taken his career overseas, but there is still meaningful talent available.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 25
Why Hasn’t Anyone Signed Vladimir Tarasenko, and Are the Edmonton Oilers a Fit?
The 34-year-old Vladimir Tarasenko is coming off a two-year contract at a $4.75 million cap hit. He put up 23 goals and chipped in with 24 assists for 47 points in 75 games for the Minnesota Wild.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / August 21
When will Vladimir Tarasenko sign with a team?
We’re less than a month away from NHL training camps getting started, and despite scoring 23 goals for the Minnesota Wild last season, Vladimir Tarasenko has yet to be signed.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 14
Five best bargain options available in NHL free agency
A lot of teams approach free agency by showing up for the first few days, spending all their money on the best possible options for them on the market, and then calling it a day and heading off to cottage country for the summer.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 10
Free Agent Profile: Vladimir Tarasenko
After achieving the ninth 20-goal season of his career, winger Vladimir Tarasenko is still looking for a new home for the 2026-27 season. Although there was some indication that he would sign an extension with the Minnesota Wild, Tarasenko changed his representation in late June, indicating that he would test the free agent market instead.
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / August 6
Montreal Canadiens Potential UFA Target: Vladimir Tarasenko
The Montreal Canadiens are still in the market for a top-six scoring forward; could veteran Vladimir Tarasenko be a fit? Tarasenko had a solid year with the Minnesota Wild last season, where he scored 23 goals and 47 points in 75 games.
Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / August 4
Lack of market for Vladimir Tarasenko exposes harsh NHL reality
Vladimir Tarasenko did what he needed to do last season. It hasn't necessarily paid off.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 27
Oilers Prediction: Vladimir Tarasenko Signs One-Year Value Deal
The Edmonton Oilers have been one of the NHL’s most patient teams this offseason, leaving enough cap flexibility to capitalize if the right opportunity presents itself.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 21
Five players the Rangers could target to wrap-up offseason
It’s been quite the off-season for the Rangers, but they could stand to make one more addition. Here are five players who fit the bill.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / July 18
Wild 2025-26 Report Cards: Vladimir Tarasenko
The month of July is halfway over, but the start of the new NHL season is still over two and a half months away. While looking forward to a new season
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 13
Six potentially productive NHL free agents looking for new teams
This year's unrestricted free agent market was especially grim in terms of top-tier talent and difference-makers, but there were still some useful players available.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / June 28
Tarasenko Dispute Raises Tampering Questions as Wild Deny Permission Claims
A report suggesting Vladimir Tarasenko’s new agent has been granted permission to shop the pending unrestricted free agent ahead of the July 1 market has been flatly denied by the Minnesota Wild — and may have opened the door to tampering allegations.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 20
Wild place Vladimir Tarasenko on IR
The Wild announced Thursday that they’ve placed forward Vladimir Tarasenko on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury. They didn’t announce a corresponding move, leaving a roster spot open for a potential Zach Bogosian or Nico Sturm IR activation in the coming days.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30, 2025
Wild acquire former first-round pick from Red Wings
The two-time Stanley Cup champion and All-Star couldn’t hang onto a consistent top-six role with the Wings, and his 11 goals and 33 points in 80 games amounted to the worst scoring pace of his 13-year NHL career.
Detroit Red Wings News / House of Hockey / May 28, 2025
Two-time Stanley Cup champion could be on the move after his team missed playoffs
While he's frustrated with his role, he also didn't perform as well as expected either.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / February 13, 2025
Tarasenko Trade Rumor Good News For Red Wings
Vladimir Tarasenko put up 14 points in 19 games last season after the Florida Panthers acquired him before last season’s trade deadline. The Russian forward added five more goals in the post season when the Panthers won the Stanley Cup.
NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / April 4, 2024
Vladimir Tarasenko Back in Ottawa, Panthers Face Senators
Vladimir Tarasenko found himself back in the thick of a playoff race when he was traded to the Florida Panthers last month — and tonight, he is back facing the Ottawa Senators for the first time since that deadline deal.
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