Daniil Tarasov, the 26-year-old goaltender from Novokuznetsk, Russia, has shown impressive performances in his young career. The Florida Panthers have acquired Daniil Tarasov from the Columbus Blue Jackets as a strategic move to strengthen their goaltending depth. The trade was announced by President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito, according to which Florida will be parting with their fifth-round pick (160th overall) in the 2025 NHL Draft.