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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wild's Vladimir Tarasenko Makes Admission on Red Wings Exit
Wild's Vladimir Tarasenko Makes Admission on Red Wings Exit originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Detroit Red Wings made a surprising signing last offseason when they acquired forward Vladimir Tarasenko, inking him to a two-year contract. Advertisement Tarasenko played for both the Ottawa Senators and the Florida Panthers in 2023-24, recording 55 points in 76 games in both stints combined. Already in Detroit, the Russian winger struggled mightily to find that pace or even get remotely close to it, finishing the 2024-25 regular season with a meager 33 points in 80 games, his worst production in any season in which he played more than 38 games. That low production prompted Detroit to trade him to the Minnesota Wild on June 30, on the verge of the start of free agency. On a conference call with reporters on Tuesday, Tarasenko admitted to initiating the talks for a trade and a move out of Detroit himself, saying the time had come for a change. Advertisement 'Yeah, we wanted a change,' Tarasenko said. 'The trade happened. I don't even know what else to say. Probably to most questions about the past, I'll say that the past is behind us.' Explaining his drop in production, Tarasenko cited the effect of moving between four teams over two years, including a Stanley Cup-winning season with Florida in 2024, making his campaign longer than usual, lasting into late June. Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (11) gets set during a Osentoski-Imagn Images 'I have a lot of time this summer,' Tarasenko said. 'I think for the first time in my career, I have so much time to prepare for the season. It is possible to rest not only physically but also mentally.' Advertisement Tarasenko has 662 career points in 831 games and is now aiming to bounce back in Minnesota with a full offseason to recover and prepare. Now with the Wild, the 33-year-old sees a chance to reset as he enters his final year under contract. 'I will come and try to help the team in any way possible,' Tarasenko said. 'I feel like every year I have something to prove.' Related: Red Wings' Dylan Larkin Makes Major Life Announcement on Friday Related: Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman Addresses Unmet Fan Expectations in Press Conference This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
Tokyo Weekender
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Tokyo Weekender
Nicholas Tarasenko Aiming To Become Second British Professional Sumo Wrestler in History
In 1989, Great Britain's Nathan John Strange became the first ever professional sumo wrestler from Europe. Fighting under the ring name Hidenokuni , the London-born wrestler garnered quite a followin g. After his second tournament, he was p romoted to the fifth jonidan division of the sport . However, h is stablemates treated him harshly as they weren't too pleased with the attention he was getting. As a result, he retired within a few months. Since then, there have been no professional British sumo wrestlers. Looking to change that is Nicholas Tarasenko, a 15-year-old student from Hull city. List of Contents: Nicholas Tarasenko Joins Minato Stable Lofty Ambitions Related Posts Nicholas Tarasenko Joins the Minato Stable Earlier this month, after he finished his GCSE exams, the 187-centimeter-tall teenager left his hometown in Yorkshire to head to Japan. He has joined the Minato-beya in Saitama Prefecture, which is led by Minatofuji, who reached the rank of maegashira 2. The stable's most successful wrestler to date was Ichinojo from Mongolia, who was promoted all the way to sekiwake and won the top division championship in July 2022. It will be some achievement if Tarasenko can achieve anything like that, but he has already shown a lot of potential. Having spent years practicing judo and playing rugby, the youngster made his sumo debut two years ago in Estonia during a trip to visit his grandmother. His Estonian-born father had connections with Baruto , who reached sumo's second – highest rank of ozeki . Baruto hosts a sumo tournament for people aged under 18 , which Tarasenko decided to join. He went on to win the 90-kilogram class gold despite only having had one hour of sumo training prior to the competition. He was also four years under the age limit. The following year, he was invited to train at the Minato-beya . Lofty Ambitions An ambitious young man, he has already joked about making his mark in the sport. Speaking to The Japan Times ' John Gunning last year, he said with a smile, 'I'm trying to get past yokozuna — see if I can become so good that they make a new ranking. You always gotta aim high.' He added, 'There's more pressure on me to be the best because it's one foreigner per stable and if I don't do my best, it feels like I'm disrespecting everyone that was helping me as well, so now I have to become the best. I can't settle for less.' If Tarasenko passes his Japanese exams, he could make his professional debut as early as the spring basho in Osaka next March. British fans of the sport will be excited to see how he progresses. Sumo first appeared on television in the UK in the 1960s when the BBC broadcast segments on Japanese culture and sports. Its popularity reached its peak between 1988 and 1992 thanks to the program, Channel 4 Sumo . During that period, London's historic Royal Albert Hall hosted a five-day tournament. The 154-year-old Kensington venue will be hosting its second sumo competition in October 2025. Related Posts The Greatest Sumo Rivalries of All Time | List of 7 London To Host First Overseas Sumo Tournament in 20 Years A Guide to Sumo in Tokyo
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Vladimir Tarasenko traded to the Minnesota Wild as the Detroit Red Wings plan for the future
Vladimir Tarasenko traded to the Minnesota Wild as the Detroit Red Wings plan for the future (Image Via Twitter) The trade of Vladimir Tarasenko from the Detroit Red Wings to the Minnesota Wild indicates some astute planning on the part of the pursuing clubs. The contract was exchanged for future considerations; this guarantees that Detroit will retain flexibility in the long term, while Minnesota adds to its ranks a seasoned player of winning experience. As NHL teams continue to retool rosters for the upcoming year, the movement of Tarasenko could stabilize the Wild with an invaluable playoff presence without a serious commitment on finances. Vladimir Tarasenko strengthens Minnesota Wild's depth ahead of 2025 NHL season After a season with the Red Wings, spending the full time period skating with the team for 80 games while racking up 33 points, 11 goals, and 22 assists, Mr. Tarasenko lands in Minnesota. Not in his prime anymore, his two-way play and clutch skills still count for a lot. On ice with Minnesota's second or third line, Mr. Tarasenko would provide some much-needed structure alongside scoring opportunities. After being a first-round pick by the Blues in 2010, Tarasenko has enjoyed a very long and productive career, which has now spanned over 800 games. He has accumulated some 660 points during regular seasons and has made his contribution count by adding 73 points in 121 playoff contests. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Plastic Surgeon Reveals The 1 Thing Every Woman Should Be Using Instead Of Moisturiser New Skin Discovery Undo Some of the significant highlights of his career include Stanley Cup triumphs with the Blues in 2019 and with the Florida Panthers in 2024. What makes Tarasenko particularly valuable to the Wild is the flexibility he enjoys: he can operate well in disparate systems and coaching styles. Since Tarasenko has played for five different franchises, including New York, Ottawa, and Florida, he has proven his ability to quickly integrate and produce offensively in changing surroundings. That kind of flexibility would be exactly what this Minnesota roster needs if it is to cement its identity. Currently, Tarasenko is entering the final year of a two-year $9.5 million deal he signed in July 2024 with Detroit. The contract has a very manageable cap hit of $4.75 million for the coming season. Set to turn unrestricted free agent next summer, he has a chance now to re-establish his value with the Wild and gain himself another deal, either in Minnesota or elsewhere. Also Read: Wayne Gretzky net worth in 2025: Exploring the Great One's business ventures and endorsements Tarasenko's landing in the Minnesota Wild represents a low-risk, high-reward situation for the franchise. His leadership, scoring instinct, and playoff maturity could become important during the critical stretches of the 2025 season. The trade allows Detroit some flexibility moving forward and complements their overall roster transition. With young Tarasenko joining, both teams hope that the move works out for them in opposite yet blindfolded ways. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Mint
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Vladimir Tarasenko trade: Minnesota Wild acquire Detroit Red Wings veteran forward
The Detroit Red Wings traded their veteran forward Vladimir Tarasenko on Monday to the Minnesota Wild, in exchange for future considerations. The deal marks another move in the 33-year-old's NHL career. Notably, Tarasenko will join his sixth NHL team. The decision reflects Vladimir Tarasenko's value as a seasoned scorer and the Red Wings' strategic roster adjustments as they re-signed young talent like Albert Johansson. Drafted 16th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2010 NHL Draft, Tarasenko has showcased impressive performances. He has claimed 662 points (304 goals, 358 assists) in 831 regular-season games across the Blues, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Florida Panthers, and Red Wings. His playoff pedigree is equally remarkable, with 73 points (49 goals, 24 assists) in 121 Stanley Cup Playoff games. A two-time Stanley Cup champion, Tarasenko helped the Blues secure their first title in 2019 and contributed to the Panthers' inaugural championship in 2024 after joining them mid-season. Tarasenko's performance last season with Detroit, 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists) in 80 games, demonstrates his reliability. Now, with one year left on his two-year, $9.5 million contract ($4.75 million AAV) signed on July 3, 2024, Tarasenko heads to Minnesota, where he will seek to bolster the Wild's lineup before hitting unrestricted free agency in 2026. Born in Yaroslavl, Russia, Tarasenko has made his mark on the international stage. He represented Russia at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, where his team finished fifth, and competed in three World Championships, earning a silver medal in 2015. The Red Wings swiftly re-signed defenseman Albert Johansson, in another move. They agreed to a two-year contract with an annual average value of $1.125 million. The 24-year-old blueliner, selected 60th overall in the 2019 NHL Draft, made his NHL debut this season, registering three goals and nine points in 61 games. Johansson's signing signals Detroit's focus on developing young talent while managing cap space after moving Tarasenko's $4.75 million cap hit. For Minnesota, acquiring Tarasenko adds a proven scorer and playoff performer to the team aiming to climb the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, Detroit's decision to trade Tarasenko allows them to reallocate resources and give younger players more opportunities. As Tarasenko prepares to don the Wild's jersey, fans will be eager to see his impact on the team in the upcoming 2025-26 season.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Red Wings Trade Vladimir Tarasenko To The Wild, His Sixth NHL Team In Over Two Years
The Detroit Red Wings traded right winger Vladimir Tarasenko to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for future considerations. Tarasenko has one season left on a two-year contract with a $4.75-million cap hit. He heads to the Wild, his sixth NHL team since the start of 2022. Advertisement The 33-year-old spent the first 10 seasons of his NHL career with the St. Louis Blues, which selected him 16th overall in the 2010 NHL draft. During that time, he won the Stanley Cup in 2019. In his 11th season, the Blues traded him to the New York Rangers in January 2023. He played the rest of the season for the Blueshirts before signing a one-year contract with the Ottawa Senators in free agency. After 57 games with the Senators, which were on their way to missing the playoffs, they traded Tarasenko to the Florida Panthers at the NHL trade deadline in 2023-24. Tarasenko had 14 points in 19 games with the Panthers before putting up five goals and nine points in 24 games en route to the Panthers' first-ever Stanley Cup championship. Vladimir Tarasenko (Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images) Tarasenko signed with the Red Wings as a UFA in 2024. This past season, he recorded 11 goals and 33 points in 80 games, both career lows in seasons when he played at least 40 games. His average ice time of 14:47 was the lowest since his rookie campaign in 2012-13. Advertisement Now, the Red Wings made a cap dump by trading him to Minnesota. They now have nearly $23.2 million in projected cap space, according to PuckPedia. They have five pending UFAs, including Patrick Kane, and three pending RFAs, including Jonatan Berggren. As for the Wild, they get a sniper who can play up and down the lineup and potentially bounce back from the relatively low production in 2024-25. His shooting percentage this past season was 8.3 percent, the second-lowest of his career, in which he usually scores on between 10 percent and 15 percent of his shots. Right winger Gustav Nyquist is among Minnesota's pending UFAs, so if he's out, Tarasenko fits right in for improved depth and secondary scoring. The Wild still have just under $13 million in projected cap space, with three pending depth UFAs and pending RFA Marco Rossi, who's been a subject of trade speculation. Advertisement Tarasenko, a 6-foot-1, 219-pound NHL veteran from Yaroslavl, Russia, has 304 goals and 358 assists for 662 points in 831 career regular-season games. He also has 49 goals and 73 points in 121 post-season contests. He was voted to the NHL's second all-star team in 2014-15 and 2015-16, and he's played in four NHL All-Star Games. Get the latest news and trending stories by following The Hockey News on Google News and by subscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on
