Vladimir Tarasenko doesn’t want to be a distraction

The opening training camp sessions have started, and the Blues have their first pre-season game tomorrow night against the Minnesota Wild. Hockey is back, and with it, distractions.

One individual who has made it clear that he does not want to be a distraction is Vladimir Tarasenko. You may remember his trade request that Doug Armstrong revealed back in July.

Whatever the reasons for that request, the general feeling from those in the hockey world has been that Tarasenko just needs to get back out there and do his job. It’s a net benefit for him, clearly, to have a great season. If he truly wants out of St. Louis, he’s going to have to prove to general managers across the league that he is…