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The latest trade rumors involving the Washington Capitals are that they are one of the teams interested in acquiring the rights to Vladimir Tarasenko of the St. Louis Blues. But would moving Evgeny Kuznetsov for the services of another fellow Russian superstar be worth it? Let’s take a look.
Tarasenko is an accomplished player, having helped lead the Blues to the Stanley Cup in 2019. Since winning the Cup, however, he has dealt with multiple injuries, making a move to acquire him seem risky.