We’re still a good few weeks from the NHL trade deadline, but the New York Rangers made some noise on Thursday with a big add.
No longer is Vladimir Tarasenko a life-long St. Louis Blue, as the Rangers traded for the 31-year-old forward in quite the blockbuster deal. Tarasenko’s name was no stranger to the trade block over the years, but with his contract set to expire in the summer, the Rangers jumped on the chance to add a prolific scorer to their ranks ahead of the playoffs.
As the dust settles on this surprising early February deal, let’s break down the details of the Tarasenko trade and give out grades to both the Rangers and Blues!