Vladimir Tarasenko's trade to the Ottawa Senators generated mixed reactions due to his full no-trade clause and limited market. Despite the perceived subpar return, the Senators had little leverage as Tarasenko aimed to play in Florida, resulting in a deal that was better than losing him for nothing.
The Ottawa Senators' return for Vladimir Tarasenko may not seem great, but sometimes you've got to take what you can get rather than nothing. @jtbourne explores this and other thoughts on the trade deadline. @bet365 https://t.co/IONZRy1r6h
With Tarasenko holding a full NTC, I suspect Ottawa had a very limited market in which to shop him. Like, maybe just one team. https://t.co/BQ4mvUsyi2
Not a great return, but The mistake was made last summer with Tarasenko. You don't sign a guy to 1 year deal with a full no trade clause. Sens had no leverage & Vlad had no intention of staying.A bigger mistake would have Been to keep him & get nothing.Take the picks & move on
For the "why didn't Vegas do this" crowd. After seeing the return and understanding Tarasenko had a full NMC, it's clear he had one destination in mind. https://t.co/9doiBZjwCj
As much as return for Tarasenko 50% retained stinks, guy had a NTC and wanted to play in Florida. Not a tonnn of leverage for ol Stevey Staios there.