The Florida Panthers acquired Vladimir Tarasenko from the Ottawa Senators this morning, and the trade package is quite shocking.

The Senators will acquire a 3rd and 4th round pick for Tarasenko, and will be retaining 50% of his salary.

Ottawa retains 50 percent on Tarasenko in the trade with Florida.
Going to Ottawa from Florida:
2024 4th RD pick (which becomes 2026 3rd RD pick if Panthers win Cup)
2025 3rd Rd pick

Considering the ask to retain that much salary itself is around a 2nd round pick, and that Tarasenko was traded for a 1st + just last year, this is pretty shocking!

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MARCH 6 |190 ANSWERS
BREAKING: Fans Shocked by Trade Package for Vladimir Tarasenko

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