The Detroit Red Wings' offseason acquisition of forward Vladimir Tarasenko has turned out to be a disappointment. After a lackluster 2024-25 season where he managed only 33 points in 80 games, the team opted to trade him to the Minnesota Wild. Tarasenko, who previously played for the Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers, acknowledged that his poor performance stemmed from the challenges of moving between teams and playing long seasons. Now in Minnesota, Tarasenko is eager to bounce back and prove himself in his final year under contract.