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Vladimir Tarasenko signs 8-year extension with Blues

The St. Louis Blues have agreed on an eight-year, $60 million US contract with restricted free agent forward Vladimir Tarasenko.

The 23-year-old native of Russia was drafted 16th overall by the Blues in 2010 and made his NHL debut in the 2012-13 season.

Tarasenko tallied 37 goals and 36 assists in 77 games last season for St. Louis and added six goals and one assist in six playoff games.