| 5/6/2013 6:57:00 PM |
Description: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that rookie right wing Vladimir Tarasenko will participate in Monday night's Game 4 in Los Angeles. | Insight: Tarasenko got off to a hot start in 2013 but struggled after suffering a concussion halfway through the season. He was a healthy scratch in Games 1-3. | | |
| 3/28/2013 10:45:00 PM |
Description: St. Louis right wing Vladimir Tarasenko potted two goals Thursday in a loss to Los Angeles. | Insight: That snaps a nine-game scoring drought for Tarasenko. He's tied with Chicago's Brandon Saad for fourth in rookie scoring (16 points in 23 appearances). | | |
| 3/16/2013 4:14:00 PM |
Description: Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko is active for Saturday's game versus Anaheim. Tarasenko hasn't played since suffering a concussion February 20th in Colorado. | Insight: Tarasenko has been helpful in all fantasy categories this season (six goals, six assists, eight penalty minutes in 17 games). His production has been especially impressive when you consider that he's only 21 years old. Tarasenko is still available in almost 83 percent of ESPN leagues. | | |
| 2/22/2013 5:51:00 PM |
Description: St. Louis rookie Vladimir Tarasenko has officially been placed on injured reserve. | Insight: The 21-year-old suffered a concussion Wednesday against the Avalanche. He won't be on the ice Friday when the Blues host Columbus. | | |
| 2/21/2013 3:24:00 PM |
Description: Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko was taken to the hospital after suffering a head injury Wednesday against the Avalanche. He has since been released. | Insight: He's flying with the team back to St. Louis and he hasn't been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against Columbus. Tarasenko is second in rookie scoring this season with 12 points in 17 games. | | |
| 2/13/2013 10:45:00 PM |
Description: Blues rookie sensation Vladimir Tarasenko ended his four-game points drought with a goal on one shot Wednesday against Detroit. | Insight: The 21-year-old Tarasenko posted a minus-7 rating over his last four games and saw his ice time dip to 12 minutes on Wednesday. Blues coach Ken Hitchcock notoriously favors veterans over rookies so now might be the time to sell Tarasenko despite his immense talent. | | |
| 2/12/2013 5:53:00 PM |
Description: Blues rookie sensation Vladimir Tarasenko has hit a rough patch after a hot start to his NHL career. He hasn't recorded a point in the last four games while taking just five SOG and registering a minus-7 in that span. | Insight: The 21-year-old Tarasenko had five goals and 10 points with 26 SOG and a plus-6 over his first eight games. He should rebound soon, we just hope coach Ken Hitchcock continues to play the youngster while he is struggling. | | |
| 1/24/2013 10:36:00 PM |
Description: Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko scored his fourth goal of the season Thursday against Nashville. | Insight: The 21-year-old already has four of them in the first four games of his NHL career. He should be owned in all leagues. | | |
| 1/20/2013 10:49:00 AM |
Description: Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko knocked in two goals Saturday in his NHL debut. | Insight: Both goals went top shelf as St. Louis absolutely destroyed the Red Wings 6-0 in the season opener. Don't be surprised if the 21-year-old takes home Rookie of the Year honors at the end of the season. | | |