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2025 Fantasy Outlook
It was a pivotal year for Tarasov's NHL future, and he didn't rise to the challenge in 2024-25. The 26-year-old netminder went 7-10-2 with a 3.55 GAA and an .880 save percentage over 20 games. The numbers were just one part of the story -- Tarasov also lost opportunities to Jet Greaves at times throughout 2024-25, and Greaves' surge late in the season could leave a lasting impression. All this led to the Jackets' decision to trade Tarasov away to the Panthers this offseason. The youngster is a restricted free agent this summer, so he'll still need a new contract before he can serve as the No. 2 option behind Sergei Bobrovsky. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $1.05 million contract with the Panthers in July of 2025.
Flops in Philly
Tarasov stopped 17 of 20 shots in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Flyers, with Philadelphia's final two goals getting scored into an empty net.
ANALYSIS
Making his Panthers debut, Tarasov allowed a goal in each period and didn't put forth his best effort, but neither did his teammates -- Sean Couturier's first tally of the night in the second period came on a clean breakaway, while his goal in the third came just after a Philly power play had expired. Sergei Bobrovsky hasn't played fewer than 50 games over a full season since he arrived in Florida, but Tarasov has never played more than 24 games in an NHL campaign, so he should be comfortable with the light workload he's likely to receive in 2025-26.
Making his Panthers debut, Tarasov allowed a goal in each period and didn't put forth his best effort, but neither did his teammates -- Sean Couturier's first tally of the night in the second period came on a clean breakaway, while his goal in the third came just after a Philly power play had expired. Sergei Bobrovsky hasn't played fewer than 50 games over a full season since he arrived in Florida, but Tarasov has never played more than 24 games in an NHL campaign, so he should be comfortable with the light workload he's likely to receive in 2025-26.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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
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Starting in Philadelphia
Tarasov will guard the road goal against the Flyers on Monday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Playing in goal Thursday
Tarasov will protect the road goal in Thursday's preseason game versus the Lightning, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Starting against Carolina
Tarasov will defend the road crease during Wednesday's preseason game against Carolina, Panthers play-by-play announcer Steve Goldstein reports.
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Signs one-year deal Tuesday
Tarasov signed a one-year, $1.05 million contract with the Panthers on Tuesday, according to PuckPedia.
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Acquired by Cats
Tarasov was brought in via trade by the Panthers from the Blue Jackets on Thursday in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.
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Likely starting Friday
Tarasov will likely serve as the starting netminder for Friday's road game against Pittsburgh, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
ANALYSIS
While the Blue Jackets haven't officially announced their starter for Friday's matchup, Tarasov would make sense to tend the twine, as Elvis Merzlikins was between the pipes for Thursday's game against the Panthers. Tarasov has made three starts since the 4 Nations break, going 2-1-0 with a 2.68 GAA and a .907 save percentage.
While the Blue Jackets haven't officially announced their starter for Friday's matchup, Tarasov would make sense to tend the twine, as Elvis Merzlikins was between the pipes for Thursday's game against the Panthers. Tarasov has made three starts since the 4 Nations break, going 2-1-0 with a 2.68 GAA and a .907 save percentage.