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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Why are the Stanley Cup Champions still making moves? Panthers land Blue Jackets' Daniil Tarasov
Why Florida Traded for Russian Goalie Daniil Tarasov Post-Stanley Cup (Imagn Images) Fresh off their second straight Stanley Cup victory, the Florida Panthers aren't taking a breather. While the champagne is still flowing in South Florida, the franchise has quietly added another piece to their roster puzzle. On Thursday, the Panthers officially announced the acquisition of Russian goaltender Daniil Tarasov from the Columbus Blue Jackets, parting with a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft in return. Daniil Tarasov to Florida: What the Panthers' latest trade says about their 2025 ambitions Though the spotlight remains on their dominant title run over the Edmonton Oilers, this trade hints at the organization's forward-thinking approach—especially regarding goaltending depth. With veteran Sergei Bobrovsky still commanding the crease, Tarasov could serve as a promising understudy or even see regular ice time if plans shift over the offseason. Tarasov, 26, hails from Novokuznetsk, Russia, and has spent the past four seasons with Columbus after being drafted in the third round (86th overall) of the 2017 NHL Draft. While his NHL numbers so far reflect growing pains—posting a 19-34-6 record with a 3.44 GAA and a .898 save percentage—he showed flashes of brilliance, including a 26-save shutout against the New York Rangers on January 18, 2025. Still, his ice time in Columbus diminished late in the season as the Blue Jackets shifted their focus to rising goaltender Jet Greaves, effectively pushing Tarasov down the depth chart. That move made him expendable, and the Panthers saw an opportunity. 'On behalf of the Blue Jackets, I'd like to thank Daniil for his contributions to our organization over the past four years,' Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell said. 'He is an outstanding young man, and we wish he and his family well in the future.' Now, Tarasov finds himself at a crucial point in his career. Set to become a restricted free agent on July 1, the Panthers must decide whether to offer him a new deal. If re-signed, he could compete for the backup role behind Bobrovsky or gain more seasoning with the Charlotte Checkers in the AHL. That decision may also hinge on Vitek Vanecek's future. Acquired from the San Jose Sharks, Vanecek is poised to hit unrestricted free agency. If Florida opts to retain him on a short-term deal, Tarasov's NHL role may have to wait. Still, this low-risk trade adds a young, skilled goaltender to a franchise that clearly isn't content with just celebrating. Tarasov brings international experience, raw potential, and the hunger to prove himself—and in a championship-winning environment like Florida, the timing couldn't be better. Also Read: Sydney Esiason bids emotional farewell to WAG life as husband Matt Martin retires from NHL after 16 seasons Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Mint
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Mint
Florida Panthers trade for Blue Jackets goaltender Daniil Tarasov
The Florida Panthers have acquired Daniil Tarasov from the Columbus Blue Jackets as a strategic move to strengthen their goaltending depth. The trade was announced by President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito, according to which Florida will be parting with their fifth-round pick (160th overall) in the 2025 NHL Draft. Daniil Tarasov, the 26-year-old goaltender from Novokuznetsk, Russia, has shown impressive performances in his young career. In the 2024-25 season, Tarasov played 20 games for the Blue Jackets, posting a 7-10-2 record with a .881 save percentage and a 3.54 goals-against average (GAA). He came into the limelight this season on January 18, when he recorded his first NHL shutout, stopping all 26 shots in a matchup against the New York Rangers. Apart from the NHL, Tarasov has also competed in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Cleveland Monsters, Columbus' affiliate. In his two appearances during the 2024-25 season, Tarasov posted a 1-1-0 record, a .908 save percentage, and a 2.96 GAA. Daniil Tarasov was originally a third-round pick (86th overall) by Columbus in the 2017 NHL Draft. Notably, Tarasov has played 65 NHL games with Columbus (2021-22 to 2024-25), holding a 19-34-6 record, a .898 save percentage, and 3.44 GAA, alongside 34 AHL games with a 17-12-3 record. Before arriving in North America, Tarasov was a part of Russia's Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) with Salavat Yulaev Ufa. Across 18 games in the 2018-19 and 2020-21 seasons, he recorded a commendable 11-4-3 record, a .924 save percentage, and a 2.13 GAA. On the international stage, Tarasov earned a bronze medal at the 2019 IIHF U20 World Junior Championship (2-0-0 record) and competed in the 2016 IIHF U18 World Junior Championship, where he posted a 2-1-0 record with a .921 save percentage.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blue Jackets Acquire Brendan Gaunce From Wild
The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that they have acquired Brendan Gaunce from the Minnesota Wild today in exchange for forward Cameron Butler. This is Gaunce's second stint with the Jackets. Advertisement Gaunce played a total of 59 games for the CBJ from 2021-24, scoring 7 goals and totaling 12 points. For the Cleveland Monsters, he scored 42 goals and had 85 points. Cameron Butler played one career game for Columbus, but spent most of his time in Cleveland. He played 91 games and 11 points. This is second move today as Columbus also sent Daniil Tarasov to Florida. What else is Don Waddell planning? Let us know what you think below. Stay updated with the most interesting Blue Jackets stories, analysis, breaking news, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News and never miss a story. Daniil Tarasov Traded To Florida Panthers Daniil Tarasov Traded To Florida Panthers Pierre LeBrun has reported that goalie Daniil Tarasov has been traded to the Florida Panthers today. REPORT: NHL, NHLPA Set To Announce New CBA On Friday REPORT: NHL, NHLPA Set To Announce New CBA On Friday If you're an old NHL fan like me, when CBA's are brought up, it immediately gives me anxiety. In 2004, an NHL lockout resulted in the cancellation of the entire season, which revolved around a salary cap. That lockout is the reason the Blue Jackets are celebrating their 25th anniversary in 25-26, instead of last season. Columbus Blue Jackets 2025 NHL Mock Draft Columbus Blue Jackets 2025 NHL Mock Draft Welcome to the Columbus Blue Jackets 2025 Mock Draft.
USA Today
13 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Columbus Blue Jackets trade Daniil Tarasov to Florida Panthers for fifth-round pick
A door for Blue Jackets rookie Jet Greaves to land a full-time roster spot in 2025-26 as one of their top two goalies appears to have opened. The Blue Jackets have traded backup goalie Daniil Tarasov to the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers for a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NHL draft, which will be held June 27-28 in Los Angeles. Tarasov, a pending restricted free agent, played sparingly in 2024-25 as Elvis Merzlikins' backup and struggled. He needed a conditioning stint in the AHL to regain his timing after several poor outings led to long stints without playing. The Blue Jackets hold the 14th and 20th picks in the draft's first round June 27, followed six picks on June 28 in rounds 2-7. Blue Jackets reporter Brian Hedger can be reached at bhedger@ and @ Get more on the Columbus Blue Jackets with our Cannon Fodder podcast
New York Times
14 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Columbus Blue Jackets trade Daniil Tarasov to Florida Panthers for draft pick
It was clear early last season that Columbus Blue Jackets coaches had lost confidence in goaltender Daniil Tarasov, allowing him to sit for long stretches of games and then calling up Jet Greaves from the minor leagues when starter Elvis Merzlikins needed a rest. It made for an uncertain future in Columbus for Tarasov, and it came to an end on Thursday. Advertisement The Blue Jackets traded Tarasov to the Florida Panthers for a fifth-round pick (No. 160 overall) in this weekend's NHL draft, the first of what could be several moves for second-year Columbus general manager Don Waddell over the next week or so. 'On behalf of the Blue Jackets, I'd like to thank Daniil for his contributions to our organization over the past four years,' Waddell said in a statement. 'He is an outstanding young man, and we wish he and his family well in the future.' The Blue Jackets were playing to extend a qualifying offer to Tarasov, a restricted free agent, but it has been clear since the end of last season — when Greaves went on a hot streak in the final week of the season — that Greaves had supplanted Tarasov on the depth chart. It could be part of a dramatic change at that position for the Blue Jackets. Merzlikins still has two years remaining on a contract that carries a $5.4 million cap hit but he's been, statistically, one of the worst goaltenders in the NHL over the last three seasons. It's unclear if Waddell could trade him — it would take a creative package — or the club could consider a contract buyout. Daniil Tarasov = brick wall 🧱 👉 | #CBJ — Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) May 4, 2023 The trade must have pleased Tarasov. Not only does he get a change of scenery and a chance to stay in the NHL, but he's in line to be Sergei Bobrovsky's backup with the Panthers, who have won two straight Stanley Cup championships. Bobrovsky and Tarasov are both from Novokuznetsk, Russia. Tarasov has often spoken openly about his admiration for Bobrovsky, who spent seven seasons with the Blue Jackets — winning two Vezina trophies as the NHL's top goaltender, along with a franchise-record 213 games — before departing after the 2019 season. Advertisement The trade also make sense on another level: Florida GM Bill Zito, who was an assistant GM in Columbus before taking the job with the Panthers in 2020, was part of the Blue Jackets management group that drafted Tarasov with a third-round pick (No. 86 overall) in 2017. Tarasov, 26, was 19-34-6 with a .898 save percentage and 3.44 goals-against average in 65 games for the Blue Jackets, including 61 starts. On Jan. 18, Tarasov made 26 saves in the Blue Jackets' 1-0 overtime loss to the New York Rangers in Madison Square Garden, becoming the first NHL goaltender to earn his first career shutout and suffer a loss in the same game. (Photo of Daniil Tarasov: Jason Mowry / Getty Images)
