Blues, Tarasenko Agree To 8-Year, $60M Deal

Vladimir Tarasenk vs. Wild — Vladimir Tarasenko signed an eight-year deal with the St. Louis Blues worth $60 million. Pictured: Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk (40) blocks Tarasenko's (91) shot during the third period in game 5 of the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scottrade Center. The Minnesota Wild defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-1. REUTERS/Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

The St. Louis Blues signed Vladimir Tarasenko to an eight-year deal worth $60 million. The team confirmed the signing Tuesday and Tasarenko also tweeted about it.

Thank you for your trust. Me,my wife and my family proud to stay in St.Louis! pic.twitter.com/zp6Hf18QP6
— Vladimir Tarasenko (@tara9191) July 7, 2015

happy to be with you and carry a note on my chest . Let's bring the cup to St.Louis!
— Vladimir Tarasenko (@tara9191) July 7, 2015

Tasarenko, 23, is considered one of the NHL's top scorers, tying for fifth place among all scorers with 37 goals in the 2014-15 season. He had 73 total points last season with 36 assists in 77 regular season games.

Tasarenko and the Blues have made the postseason in the three years he’s been in the league. He has accumulated 10 goals and 1 assist in 13 playoff games for St. Louis.

The native of Yaroslavi, Russia, was the Blues’ first round pick in the 2010 NHL Draft, and the 16th selection overall. The agreement makes him the highest paid player on the St. Louis roster, both in terms of annual average and total value of the contract.