Daniil Tarasov

Daniil Tarasov

27-Year-Old GoalieG
Detroit Red Wings
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Tarasov's move from Columbus to Florida gave him a fresh start, and he made the most of a heavier workload despite Florida's struggles in 2025-26. He logged a career-high 33 games while posting a 13-15-3 record with a 3.05 GAA and .895 save percentage. He logged more playing time down the stretch, when the Panthers had nothing to play for and could see an increased role if Sergei Bobrovsky doesn't re-sign or gets rested more in the 2026-27 campaign. However, Tarasov's inconsistency makes him a bit of a wild card. Still, he has the potential to be a solid option if his workload goes up, and Florida bounces back with a healthier lineup. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Red Wings in July of 2026.
Signs with Wings
GDetroit Red Wings
July 1, 2026
Tarasov inked a one-year, $2 million contract with Detroit on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.
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Tarasov figures to serve as the No. 2 option behind John Gibson in 2026-27. With the Panthers last season, the 27-year-old Tarasov went 13-15-3 with a 3.05 GAA, but he was playing behind a roster decimated by injuries. It's unclear if Tarasov will get a similar workload this campaign, but he could see his fair share of starts if Gibson deals with inconsistency or injuries.
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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.
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
Tarasov got into 17 games for the Blue Jackets a season ago and as you would have imagined while playing behind one of the worst teams in the NHL, it didn't go well. He managed a 4-11-1 record along with a horrific 3.91 GAA and .892 save percentage. Tarasov was no better (5-5-0, 3.85 GAA, .882 save percentage) in 11 AHL appearances. Still just 24 years of age, Tarasov is slated to open the 2023-24 campaign as the backup to Elvis Merzlikins, but Columbus would be in real trouble if forced to lean on Tarasov for any significant length of time.
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Cruises to win against Wings
GFlorida Panthers
April 16, 2026
Tarasov made 24 saves in Wednesday's 8-1 rout over Detroit.
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Between pipes versus Wings
GFlorida Panthers
April 15, 2026
Tarasov will tend the twine at home against Detroit on Wednesday.
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Collects win Monday
GFlorida Panthers
April 14, 2026
Tarasov stopped 24 shots in Monday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.
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Facing Rangers
GFlorida Panthers
April 13, 2026
Tarasov will patrol the home crease against the Rangers on Monday, per Doug Plagens of the Panthers Radio Network.
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Picks up win over Toronto
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April 11, 2026
Tarasov stopped 17 of 19 shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
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Set to start Monday?
GFlorida Panthers
April 13, 2026
Tarasov appears poised to protect the home net against the Rangers on Monday, according to George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.
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Tarasov made 17 saves in Saturday's 6-2 win over Toronto. He has gone 11-15-3 with a 3.16 GAA and an .892 save percentage across 31 appearances this season.
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