Vladimir Tarasenko isn't only bringing a scoring facet for the Detroit Red Wings
One facet Vladimir Tarasenko brings to the Detroit Red Wings is upsizing the club's forward line. The Red Wings don't have another player who combines size and scoring touch like the 6-foot-1, 219-pound Tarasenko.
Detroit GM Steve Yzerman acknowledged Tarasenko's unique presence on the roster, saying:
Tarasenko isn't the type to bang bodies or camp out at the net. Instead, he uses his frame to gain and maintain puck possession in the offensive zone. Patrick Kane, his teammate with the New York Rangers in 2022-23, noted, «He's obviously a skilled guy, a great shooter, but he works so hard. He's hard on pucks. He wins a lot of pucks back and has a knack for getting open.»
This tenacity, combined with a heavy shot and elite puck skills, enabled Tarasenko to collect six 30-goal seasons in the NHL, including a career-high 40 goals in 2015-16.
Red Wings checking forward Christian Fischer praised Tarasenko's elite shot and competitive edge, noting:
Despite coming to Detroit off a Stanley Cup win with the Florida Panthers, Tarasenko remains driven to achieve more and is eager to prove he can still score prolifically.
Source: YardBarker
Tarasenko Will Upsize Red Wings Forwards
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JUILLET 23 | 131 ANSWERS Vladimir Tarasenko isn't only bringing a scoring facet for the Detroit Red Wings Do you agree that Vladimir Tarasenko not only brings a scoring facet to the Detroit Red Wings, but also upsizes the forward lines? | ||
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| No | 11 | 8.4 % |
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