Panthers Get Goalie Tarasov From Blue Jackets, Wild Trade Center Gaudreau to Kraken
- On June 26, the Blue Jackets traded goaltender Daniil Tarasov to the Panthers for a fifth-round pick, completing a move to address roster needs.
- Tarasov's limited playtime and pending RFA status prompted the Blue Jackets to trade him for roster flexibility and depth.
- Tarasov, 26, has a 19-34-6 record, 3.44 GAA,.898 SV%, with ties to Bobrovsky's hometown of Novokuznetsk.
- The Blue Jackets received the 160th pick, while the Panthers secured a backup goalie, impacting both teams' draft assets and roster depth.
- The trade ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater reflects Florida’s strategy to rebuild depth, with Tarasov, 26, ten years younger than Bobrovsky, entering his final contract year.
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Panthers get goalie Daniil Tarasov from Blue Jackets, Wild trade center Freddy Gaudreau to Kraken
By The Associated Press (AP) — The back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers acquired goaltender Daniil Tarasov from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, sending a fifth-round draft pick in
Panthers get goalie Daniil Tarasov in trade with Blue Jackets
The back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers acquired goaltender Daniil Tarasov from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, sending a fifth-round draft pick in exchange for Sergei Bobrovsky's new backup and potential future successor.
Panthers get goalie Tarasov from Blue Jackets, Wild trade center Gaudreau to Kraken
The back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers have acquired goaltender Daniil Tarasov from the Columbus Blue Jackets for a fifth-round draft pick. The deal gives them a young backup for fellow Russian Sergei Bobrovsky who could potentially become his successor.…
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