Daniil Tarasov

Daniil Tarasov

25-Year-Old GoalieG
Columbus Blue Jackets
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Tarasov started 2023-24 slowly, but between Feb. 21 and March 19, he registered an excellent .934 save percentage and a 2.30 GAA in nine games. He performed well despite the ongoing drama in the room and defense with more holes than Swiss cheese. Tarasov has shown he deserves the starter's role, and he could earn that position due to Elvis Merzlikins' deteriorating play. The 25-year-old Tarasov must stay healthy, but that's a refrain heard from many nets in the NHL. At a minimum, he will be the strong side of a platoon and deliver slightly above-average netminding, but issues with consistency and the team in front of him could drag down his fantasy appeal Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, $3.15 million contract extension with the Blue Jackets in June of 2022.
Locks game down Thursday
GColumbus Blue Jackets
February 27, 2025
Tarasov made 29 saves in Thursday's 5-2 win over Detroit.
ANALYSIS
Tarasov remains entrenched as the Blue Jackets' backup netminder, but he had a stellar performance Thursday and got a lot of support from an impressive two-way game from his teammates. Tarasov turned away all 12 shots he faced in the third period to lock the door. He's impressed this season -- he has allowed two goals or less four times since the start of the calendar year. Elvis Merzlikins remains the top dog in Columbus, but Tarasov is starting to evolve into a potential star-level NHL netminder.
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Tarasov got into 17 games for the Blue Jackets a season ago and as you would have imagined while playing behind one of the worst teams in the NHL, it didn't go well. He managed a 4-11-1 record along with a horrific 3.91 GAA and .892 save percentage. Tarasov was no better (5-5-0, 3.85 GAA, .882 save percentage) in 11 AHL appearances. Still just 24 years of age, Tarasov is slated to open the 2023-24 campaign as the backup to Elvis Merzlikins, but Columbus would be in real trouble if forced to lean on Tarasov for any significant length of time.
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Between pipes Thursday
GColumbus Blue Jackets
February 27, 2025
Tarasov will patrol the visiting crease in Detroit on Thursday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
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Secures comeback win in overtime
GColumbus Blue Jackets
January 31, 2025
Tarasov stopped 31 of 33 shots in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over Utah.
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Getting starting nod in Utah
GColumbus Blue Jackets
January 31, 2025
Tarasov will protect the road goal versus Utah on Friday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
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Just one win since late October
GColumbus Blue Jackets
January 23, 2025
Tarasov made 36 saves in a a 7-4 loss to Carolina on Thursday. He allowed six goals.
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Set to start Thursday
GColumbus Blue Jackets
January 23, 2025
Tarasov is expected to start on the road against Carolina on Thursday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.
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Slated to start Thursday
GColumbus Blue Jackets
February 27, 2025
Tarasov is in the road crease at morning skate, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers, and is expected to start in Detroit on Thursday.
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This is no surprise, as Elvis Merzlikins is expected to start Saturday against Detroit in the outdoor game at Ohio Stadium. Tarasov last started Jan. 31, turning aside 31 shots in a 3-2 overtime win over Utah. Tarasov is 5-7-2 with a 3.69 GAA and an .876 save percentage over 14 appearances this season.
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