Confirmed with Link: Tarasenko re-signs with the Blues! (8 years @ $7.5m)

[Vladdy the Impaler]

Will most definitely be getting an A.

It should be C or no deal.

I don't want to retain a perennial playoff choker as captain, make Tarasenko the true face of the franchise.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

Tarasenko deserves an A without a doubt. His attitude exudes a "follow me and we'll get this done" kind of leadership. That's the exact type of attitude I want leading this team.

 

[Dbrownss]

Tbh from my not on the locker room perspective, it seems like Schwartz and Shattenkirk should be ahead of tarasenko in the wearing an A realm

I really soured on Schwartz this past post season. Shattenkirk produced points and was good but I didn't see him really try to put the team on his back. Now he was still recovering so I'll give him a pass since he still produced at PPG lol......


While I've been critical of Tarasenko's defensive zone effectivness. At no point did I feel he wasn't trying...he just got schooled. So many times throughout the season, he was guilty of doing too much. He also deflects so much praise to his teammates.

Example: the 1st Tampa Bay game, media wanted to talk to Vladi about his GTG, he would have no part of it and immediately talked about Schwartz's GWG and didn't like it compared to him, as it somewhat implied that Schwartz isn't capable of highlight real plays

 

[Louie the Blue]

Love it. Frank is absolutely incredible. Hopefully he'll continue to develop into the megastar we think he can be.

 

[fishsandwichpatrol]

We did it boys!

 

[KirkOut]

I really soured on Schwartz this past post season. Shattenkirk produced points and was good but I didn't see him really try to put the team on his back. Now he was still recovering so I'll give him a pass since he still produced at PPG lol......


While I've been critical of Tarasenko's defensive zone effectivness. At no point did I feel he wasn't trying...he just got schooled. So many times throughout the season, he was guilty of doing too much. He also deflects so much praise to his teammates.

Example: the 1st Tampa Bay game, media wanted to talk to Vladi about his GTG, he would have no part of it and immediately talked about Schwartz's GWG and didn't like it compared to him, as it somewhat implied that Schwartz isn't capable of highlight real plays

it was 6 games man. Schwartz has proven to be a guy that gives it 100% every shift. I'm not saying Tarasenko isn't deserving of a letter, but there aren't that many to go around and from what I've seen on the ice, Schwartz is deserving as well. Again, don't know what goes on in the room.

 

[Dbrownss]

it was 6 games man. Schwartz has proven to be a guy that gives it 100% every shift. I'm not saying Tarasenko isn't deserving of a letter, but there aren't that many to go around and from what I've seen on the ice, Schwartz is deserving as well. Again, don't know what goes on in the room.

It's 2 goals in 12 games. What frustrates me about Schwartz is that he's on a line with Tarasenko. Tarasenko is pulling double coverage and no one else is getting the chances he provides. We're watching Tarasenko hit another gear while honestly most of the team stays stagnant....

I doubt there's a locker room issue with Schwartz but when he made it know he wanted to play with Stastny. Tarasenko's remarks seemed somewhat playful...yet "hurt".

 

[LGB51]

Hey great something positive actually happened! Good for Vladdy, hope he stays in STL his entire career!

 

[KirkOut]

It's 2 goals in 12 games. What frustrates me about Schwartz is that he's on a line with Tarasenko. Tarasenko is pulling double coverage and no one else is getting the chances he provides. We're watching Tarasenko hit another gear while honestly most of the team stays stagnant....

I doubt there's a locker room issue with Schwartz but when he made it know he wanted to play with Stastny. Tarasenko's remarks seemed somewhat playful...yet "hurt".

ok well a 12 game sample size is equally insignificant . and production to me is not very important when picking the captains. it's about who leads, not who scores goals. My favorite Blues captain in my time as a fan was Dallas Drake. Schwartz does pretty much everything right and hustles and digs deep as much as anyone on the team. and once again, I'm not saying Vlad isn't also deserving.

 

[PeterAngelo]

What terrific news to wake up to

Now please get Schwartz extended.

 

[jura]

 

[Dbrownss]

ok well a 12 game sample size is equally insignificant . and production to me is not very important when picking the captains. it's about who leads, not who scores goals. My favorite Blues captain in my time as a fan was Dallas Drake. Schwartz does pretty much everything right and hustles and digs deep as much as anyone on the team. and once again, I'm not saying Vlad isn't also deserving.

Whats our main problem with Backes? He doesn't elevate his play come playoff time. He does all that stuff, he does everything he's asked to do except score. I was a big Schwartz for leadership all season till this post season. He left me wanting alot more... he just didn't have that gear. We spent weeks saying he was our Parise....well that was embarrassing as Parise separated himself from his team in a big way. Tarasenko and Pietrangelo did that, no one else really did. That's all I'm trying to say. If and that's a big IF Backes is no longer with us, the C needs go to Pietrangelo or Tarasenko. They still without a shadow of a doubt have to earn it...and for all I know Schwartz may come back 10x better this season. There were definitely times he lead the team and had that swagger about him, it just faded.

We've got 2 As opened up and 4 guys imo in the running

Stastny: other then being a vetern voice...he hasn't done much to earn it "right now"

Shattenkirk: he's turning into a leader and he leads by example on and off the ice.

Schwartz: he looks like a leader, sounds like a leader and by all accounts leads by example.

Tarasenko: Tarasenko

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Whats our main problem with Backes? He doesn't elevate his play come playoff time. He does all that stuff, he does everything he's asked to do except score. I was a big Schwartz for leadership all season till this post season. He left me wanting alot more... he just didn't have that gear. We spent weeks saying he was our Parise....well that was embarrassing as Parise separated himself from his team in a big way. Tarasenko and Pietrangelo did that, no one else really did. That's all I'm trying to say. If and that's a big IF Backes is no longer with us, the C needs go to Pietrangelo or Tarasenko. They still without a shadow of a doubt have to earn it...and for all I know Schwartz may come back 10x better this season. There were definitely times he lead the team and had that swagger about him, it just faded.

We've got 2 As opened up and 4 guys imo in the running

Stastny: other then being a vetern voice...he hasn't done much to earn it "right now"

Shattenkirk: he's turning into a leader and he leads by example on and off the ice.

Schwartz: he looks like a leader, sounds like a leader and by all accounts leads by example.

Tarasenko: Tarasenko

At this point, I Say Tarasenko and Statsny. Statsny has said multiple times he doesn't like the way the team acts after a win, let alone a loss. And Tarasenko is now the Blues franchise.

 

[thigpen]

Lehterä Backes Tarasenko
Schwartz Stastny Jaskin
Steen Berglund Brouwer


Eh...why not

Because Backes will put up ridiculous points on that line and price himself off the team on his next contract negotiation?

 

[drfrankentweed]

you know...isn't it grand when the majority of Blues fans are really happy for once?

I'm going to enjoy the feeling as it doesn't happen very often....

 

[STL BLUES]

Of course we are all happy! Happy for the Blues and happy for Frank.

A balanced and awesome signing by Army. Well done.

He's a coaches son and has all the the good atributes of a Captain. He should wear the A.

Nothing against Stastney, but, I don't see the chemistry. Frank should see more ice time on the PK unit.

 

[Ranksu]

I bump into this, really don't know is that half of true.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

I wouldn't be surprised to see that's just Lawton stirring the pot since we haven't heard that from any other major outlet. Either way 8 years is fantastic term for the Blues and frankly it's more than I was expecting. That makes me happy.

 

[Kshahdoo]

I bump into this, really don't know is that half of true.

I doubt it's true. 11M per year is too much even for SKA. And for Tarasenko money aren't the most important thing anyway.

 

[Vladdy the Impaler]

 

[Brian39]

It should be C or no deal.

I don't want to retain a perennial playoff choker as captain, make Tarasenko the true face of the franchise.

I think he will wear the next C, but it won't be until Backes is gone. Who knows when that will be, but I don't have any desire to strip the C. I don't have a problem with moving him for a good return, but stripping the C can cause way too many issues (look how well that worked for San Jose).

I'm completely fine giving him an A until the C becomes available. Tarasenko is already the face of the franchise. We don't need to risk destroying the locker room just to further prove that point.

 

[Ranksu]

I doubt it's true. 11M per year is too much even for SKA. And for Tarasenko money aren't the most important thing anyway.

I was thinking same, but still there was option for KHL.

Listening Tarasenko conference 'call' it really confirm he is honest down-to-earth child. He is going to be goldmine Blues. So God hope we'll take care of him and support when he's having hard times.

Plus his english is getting really better. I cracked up that 'toy' question and Tarasenko's hesitation, excuse me can you repeat

We drink couple bottles, I mean glasses

[NHL]831983[/NHL]

 

[Alessandro Seren Rosso]

Vladimir Tarasenko excited about new contract

http://thehockeywriters.com/vladimir-tarasenko-excited-about-new-contract/

Have a good read!

 

[EbonyRaptor]

Congrats Blues fans on locking up Tank. He's a great player and I thought he would get more than $7.5M so I'd be real pleased if I were a Blues fan ... but I'm not so I'm not please that he's going to be going beast mode against my Hawks for a whole bunch of years.

 

[Kshahdoo]

http://www.sport-express.ru/hockey/reviews/896962/

Great interview with Vlad's dad. Alas, it's in Russian, and my English isn't good enough to translate it. I hope someone else will do it.

I love the quote "I don't like the word "star", I like the word "master". There is the word "supermaster" as well, but Vladimir is a master so far"