In a not-so-surprising free agent signing, the Ottawa Senators have signed Vladimir Tarasenko to a one-year deal worth $5 million.
Since free agent frenzy started on July 1, it had been speculated that Tarasenko would sign with the upstart Senators.
Tarasenko, 31, was drafted 16th overall by the St. Louis Blues at the 2010 NHL entry draft. Currently, over a career that spans 11 seasons, he has a total of 574 points in 675 games played, and 64 playoff points in 97 games played.
What does the Vladimir Tarasenko contract mean for the Ottawa Senators?
You can view the Ottawa Senators salary cap with Tarasenko’s updated cap hit to see how the Tarasenko contract affects the Senators projected cap space for 2023-24.
The Senators currently have $895,953 available cap space for the coming season.
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Vladimir Tarasenko’s contract breakdown
| SEASON | CLAUSE | CAP HIT | TOTAL SALARY |
| 2023-24 | NTC | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| TOTAL | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
What are NHL fans saying about the Ottawa Senators signing Vladimir Tarasenko?
Dude said he wanted to play for a Stanley Cup contender, instead he went for the money.
Full no-move clause for Tarasenko. I guess the Senators will get nothing for him at the NHL trade deadline.
Playing on an offensive team on a one year deal. Smart move. He is hoping to score big on his next contract.
