In his short time with the New York Rangers, Vladimir Tarasenko saw a limited amount of playoff action. But with the Detroit Red Wings? None at all, and it appear that's a deal breaker for him and GM Steve Yzerman.![Vladimir Tarasenko]()
According to NHL Insider Frank Seravalli, former Rangers forward Vladimir Tarasenko is looking for a way out of Hockeytown.
The once-famed organization, which last won a Stanley Cup in the early 2000s, is no longer a desirable destination. After missing the playoffs in Detroit, two-time Stanley Cup champion Vladimir Tarasenko wants out.
Frank Seravalli goes into detail with his disappointment in Detroit:
There was word that Tarasenko wasn't thrilled with his arrangement in Detroit, leaving open the possibility that he's on the move this summer for a better fit.
"Better fit".
No truer words are spoken. Vladimir Tarasenko has proven himself to be a viable playoff performer and won another Stanley Cup last season with the Panthers.
Yzerman may be regretting signing the former All-Star and Ranger to a two-year, $9.5 million deal in Detroit afterwards.
He only produced a total of 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists) in 80 games this year and wasn't the 50+ point player we've seen in Florida and New York.
Tarasenko could be shipped to a contender for a meager return of assets due to the lack of production we've seen this season. It's better than nothing really.
But any smart GM will know that he's more than just a player who is satisfied with regular-season play and is a competitor.
