RG.org's Daria Tuboltseva got Daniil Tarasov to open up about a few topics regarding this past season and his future.
Tarasov says about last season, “In terms of personal results, it wasn’t what I hoped for. But there were positives — especially in terms of character. I had to deal with challenges I had never faced before in my career. Everything used to go more or less smoothly. But in the second half of the season, things began to improve. That showed I had made the right adjustments. It helped me understand the kind of character I have and the kind of challenges I can overcome. That will definitely help in the future," he told Tuboltseva.
He was asked about Jet Greaves as well,
“The biggest challenge was not playing much. I had to wait for chances. Sometimes I got them, but the games didn’t go well. The key was not to give up, to keep working, believe in myself, and not be distracted by outside noise. After the New Year, my game became more consistent, and I started feeling more confident.”-
He went on to say “We have a good relationship. At the end of the day, we’re all working toward the same goal. Yes, we’re competing for one spot, but I always put the team’s success first. Yes, we’re competing for one spot, but I always put the team’s success first."
More importantly, he addressed his future. He told Tuboltseva that he is not thinking of returning to the KHL, and is getting ready for the 25-26 NHL season. He said, "Negotiations are ongoing. My agent is talking to the team’s management. There’s nothing concrete yet — just early discussions. The NHL season is still going, and the final is ahead. A lot will be decided later.”
“I’m staying relaxed. It’s not in my hands," he told RG.org.
He also talks about who he is rooting for in the Stanley Cup Final and opens up about Johnny Gaudreau.
You can read the full story below.
“The Key Was Not To Give Up”: Daniil Tarasov Reflects on Tough Season
Daniil Tarasov opens up to RG about his tough year with the Blue Jackets, team spirit, Gaudreau’s memory, and why he’s staying focused on the NHL
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