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FILE - In this April 4, 2018, file photo, St. Louis Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko, of Russia, is congratulated by teammates Jaden Schwartz (17) and Alex Pietrangelo (27) after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, in St. Louis. The Blues begion their season on Oct. at home against Winnipeg. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Refurbished, loaded St. Louis Blues hoping it’s their year

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2018, file photo, St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko, of Russia, plays against the Nashville Predators in the first period of an NHL hockey game, in Nashville, Tenn. Tarasenko hopes to be on the ice for the start of training camp next week five months after undergoing reconstructive surgery on his left shoulder. Tarasenko says he spent most of his summer rehabbing and is close to being cleared to play. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Blues’ Tarasenko hopes to be ready for camp after surgery

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko, right, of Russia, scores past San Jose Sharks' Justin Braun and goaltender Aaron Dell, left during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Tarasenko gets 2nd goal in OT to lift Blues over Sharks

By WARREN MAYES - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Brayden Schenn is congratulated by Alex Pietrangelo, left, after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers Saturday, March 17, 2018, in St. Louis. The Blues won 4-3. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Schenn scores OT winner as Blues beat Rangers 4-3

By JOE HARRIS - Associated Press

New York Rangers' Vladislav Namestnikov, left and St. Louis Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko, both of Russia, chase the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 17, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Blues F Tarasenko leaves game with upper body injury

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Edmonton Oilers' Matt Benning, left, and St. Louis Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko, of Russia, fight during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Tarasenko nets 2, gets in rare fight as Blues top Oilers 8-3

By WARREN MAYES - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko, left, reacts after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Blues down Islanders 3-2 in shootout

By ALLAN KREDA - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko, bottom, skates to the bench after celebrating scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Cranberry, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

In first full year under Yeo, Blues’ sights still on Cup

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91), of Russia, skates in front of Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, left, after Tarasenko scored the winning goal during the third period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Friday, April 28, 2017, in St. Louis. The Blues won 3-2 to even the series 1-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Tarasenko scores 2, Blues beat Predators 3-2 to even series

By JOE HARRIS - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko, left, of Russia, reaches for the puck as he is pressured by Chicago Blackhawks' Richard Panik, of Slovakia, during the second period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at Busch Stadium, Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Billy Hurst)

Blues beat Blackhawks in Busch Stadium Winter Classic

By Warren Mayes - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks' Andrew Shaw (65) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period in Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the St. Louis Blues in Chicago, Wednesday, April 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Kane leads Blackhawks past Blues, 4-3 in OT

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues center David Backes (42) is tended to by trainer Ray Barile after taking a hit from Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook in the third period during Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series on Saturday, April 19, 2014, in St. Louis. Seabrook was assessed a game misconduct penalty for the play and the Blues scored the tying goal on the ensuing five-minute power play. Backes left the ice under his own power. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT

Blackhawks try to regain footing without Seabrook

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks' goalie Corey Crawford, right, makes a glove-save against St. Louis Blues' David Backes (42) during the second period in Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series on Saturday, April 19, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

Blues beat Blackhawks 4-3 in OT, take 2-0 lead

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

Oshie ruled out for Blues playoff opener

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St. Louis Blues goalie Ryan Miller, left, deflects a shot from Winnipeg Jets' Anthony Peluso during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 17, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Backes scores 2, Miller wins again for Blues

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St. Louis Blues center Patrik Berglund (21), of Sweden, scores past Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (42), also of Sweden, and goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, in the second period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, March 15, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Berglund’s 2 goals lead Blues over Predators 4-1

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets goalie Al Montoya leaps into the air to avoid a sliding St. Louis Blues player during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Oshie, Tarasenko lift Blues past Jets, 4-3

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St. Louis Blues' David Backes (42) scores on Nashville Predators goalie Carter Hutton (31) as Predators' Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

Tarasenko stars in regulation and SO for Blues

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