Vladimir Tarasenko
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Birthday:
1991-12-13 |
Position:
RW |
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Eligible for draft:
2010 |
Shoots:
Left |
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Drafted:
2010 |
Height:
5-11 |
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Acquired:
1st round (16th overall), 2010 |
Weight:
202 lbs. |
Prospect Talent Score
Probability of Success
- C
History
2008-09: Vladimir Tarasenko played in the KHL for Sibir Novosibirsk. In 38 games, Tarasenko scored 7 goals and added 3 assists for 10 points. He played for Russia at the U-18 World Junior Championships, where he scored 8 goals and added 7 assists for 15 points in 7 games.
2009-10: Played for Sibir Novosibirsk in the KHL. In 42 games, Tarasenko scored 13 goals and chipped in 11 assists for 24 points. He played for Russia at the U-20 World Junior Championships. In 6 games, he netted 4 goals and added 1 assist for 5 points.
2010-11: Tarasenko skated in 42 of 54 regular season games for Novosibirsk Siber in Russia's KHL, missing time due to a shoulder injury, and played for Russia at the 2011 U20 World Junior Championship and IIHF World Championship tournaments. Tarasenko scored 9 goals with 10 assists and was +1 with 8 PMs as Novosibirsk finished third in the Chernyshev Division. He was scoreless and -3 in three playoff games. Tarasenko and Washington Capitals' prospect Evgeny Kuznetsov shared the scoring lead for gold-medal winning Russia at the junior tournament, both scoring 4 goals with 7 assists. He skated in six of nine games at the World Championship tournament and was -3 with 1 goal. Russia finished fourth in the tournament after losing to the Czech Republic in the bronze medal game.
2011-12: Tarasenko was acquired by SKA St. Petersburg in a mid-season trade with Sibir Novosibirsk in Russia's KHL. After getting off to a slow start following the trade he was one of the top scorers in the KHL playoffs. He scored 18 goals with 20 assists and was plus-12 in 39 games with Novosibirsk prior to the trade. In 15 regular season games with Bobrov Division champion SKA he scored 5 goals with 4 assists and was plus-six. SKA reached the West conference finals, falling to eventual champion Dynamo Moscow. Tarasov returned to his point-per-game scoring pace in the playoffs – finishing with 10 goals and 6 assists in 15 games and was plus-10 with 6 penalty minutes. Tarasenko signed a three-year entry-level contract with St. Louis in July 2012.
Talent Analysis
Considered the top Russian-born talent in the 2010 draft, Tarasenko slipped into the mid-first round due to concerns about his contract status in the KHL with Sibir Novosibirsk, the team coached by his father. Tarasenko has frequently expressed his wish to play in the NHL and the Blues are confident they added a future first line winger to their organization. Tarasenko's strongest asset is his goal scoring ability with his quick hands and sudden release. His explosive acceleration allows him to create space, where he can score or use his strong playmaking ability. A fiery competitor, he plays with grit and tenacity. He is solidly built at 5'11 202 pounds, and has been playing against men in the KHL since the age of 16, making him one of the more pro ready prospects of the 2010 class.
Future
Tarasenko has signed his first pro contract with the Blues, and will push for a post on their roster in 2012-13.
