I heard a lot of good things from Kirill when I talked with him about the team and the group,” said Tarasenko, who is 33 and coming off one of the quieter offensive seasons of his career.

Enter Vladimir Tarasenko, who the Wild acquired Monday in a trade with the Detroit Red Wings. Tarasenko is 33 years old, entering his 14th NHL season and is looking for a fresh start.

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FILE - Detroit Red Wings right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (11) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild,, Feb. 25, 2025, in St. Paul ...

But Tarasenko never found any traction and struggled from the start of the season. He had 11 goals and 22 assists in 80 games, with a minus-13 plus-minus rating, while averaging just under 15 ...

In return, the Red Wings would trade Tarasenko and retain $750,000 to make him and Arvidsson make the same amount next season. The Russian has one year left on his two-year, $9.5 million deal.

Tarasenko, 32, has appeared in 57 games with the Senators this season, registering 41 points (17-24-41) including a team-leading four game-winning goals. His plus-13 rating ranks second on the club.

The move comes after Tarasenko had a frustrating first season with the Red Wings. The former All-Star scored just 11 goals and had only 33 points, playing mostly in a third-line role as the year ...

Tarasenko noted that with Detroit’s season ending in mid-April, he has had a longer off-season for one of the rare times in his career. “I feel very confident.