Rangers acquire Tarasenko from Blues in blockbuster deal
The St. Louis Blues traded forward Vladimir Tarasenko and defenseman Niko Mikkola to the New York Rangers in exchange for winger Sammy Blais, prospect Hunter Skinner, a conditional 2023 first-round pick, and a conditional fourth-round selection in 2024, the teams announced Thursday.
St. Louis is also retaining 50% of Tarasenko's salary, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. A pending unrestricted free agent, Tarasenko is playing out the last season of an eight-year pact with a $7.5-million cap hit.
The Rangers had two 2023 first-round selections after acquiring the Dallas Stars' pick in the deal for Nils Lundkvist. The Blues will receive whichever of the two picks comes later, while the 2024 fourth-round pick will become a third-rounder if the Rangers make the playoffs this season.
New York general manager Chris Drury said Tarasenko and Mikkola will play Friday against the Seattle Kraken.
The St. Louis Blues traded forward Vladimir Tarasenko and defenseman Niko Mikkola to the New York Rangers in exchange for winger Sammy Blais, prospect Hunter Skinner, a conditional 2023 first-round pick, and a conditional fourth-round selection in 2024, the teams announced Thursday.
St. Louis is also retaining 50% of Tarasenko's salary, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. A pending unrestricted free agent, Tarasenko is playing out the last season of an eight-year pact with a $7.5-million cap hit.
The Rangers had two 2023 first-round selections after acquiring the Dallas Stars' pick in the deal for Nils Lundkvist. The Blues will receive whichever of the two picks comes later, while the 2024 fourth-round pick will become a third-rounder if the Rangers make the playoffs this season.
New York general manager Chris Drury said Tarasenko and Mikkola will play Friday against the Seattle Kraken.
