Vladimir Tarasenko has signed a one-year deal worth $5 million with the Ottawa Senators. Tarasenko reportedly wanted to return to the Rangers and appeared to be on the verge of signing a multi-year deal with Carolina and then fired his agents. Tarasenko has a full no-trade clause. (Puck Pedia)

The Rangers have acquired RW Vladimir Tarasenko from the St. Louis Blues. The official deal is: Rangers acquire: Vladimir Tarasenko and Niko Mikkola. St. Louis retains 50% of Tarasenko’s contract. St. Louis acquires: Conditional First Round Pick in 2023, conditional Fourth Round pick in 2024, Sammy Blais, Hunter Skinner

2:34 PM: The trade has been made official. 2:16 PM: A fourth round pick is also going to St. Louis. (Dreger) 2:11 PM: Prospect Hunter Skinner is reportedly going back to St. Louis. (Weekes) 2:10 PM: The Rangers are also believed to be acquiring 6-4 defenseman Niko Mikkola as part of the deal.