Forward Vladimir Tarasenko of the St. Louis Blues is injured and will not play for Russia at the 2017 IIHF World Championship, coach Oleg Znarok said Monday.
"We called to his agent," Znarok said. "He said that Tarasenko played with injury and needs a surgery."
Vladimir Tarasenko of Blues injured, won't play at World Championship
St. Louis forward needs surgery for undisclosed ailment, according to Russia coach
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