NHL Trade Rumors: Insider questions Vegas Golden Knights' willingness to seal a deal for Vladimir Tarasenko

The Vegas Golden Knights are reportedly looking to add Russian winger Vladimir Tarasenko before the trade deadline on Mar. 8. Currently placed second in the Pacific Division, the Golden Knights would be hoping to bolster their squad as they head to the latter stages of the season.

32-year-old Ottawa Senators winger Tarasenko is touted to be on the move before deadline day, with Golden Knights being the probable destination. But NHL insider Elliotte Friedman recently spoke about Tarasenko's situation on NHL Now, claiming that the price for the Russian might be "too big."

"Vegas in this case, I think it's too big a price to pay. I think it's the kind of move that Vegas will look at though, they'll look at a winger no doubt about that in my mind, but that's a big price."

Friedman went on to elaborate on why there could be skepticism from the Golden Knights.

"I think they would be very happy if they got that kind of a deal for Tarasenko but I would think Vegas would look at that and say that's a lot to give up for a rental."

As things stand, the Senators would be looking for top-tier draft picks for the next NHL draft and two or three players in exchange for Tarasenko.

Which other teams can benefit from signing Vladimir Tarasenko?

With Blake Wheeler's season-ending injury, the New York Rangers could benefit from the signing of Vladimir Tarasenko. Having already played with the Rangers last year, the possibility of these parties re-uniting would be practical for both sides.

With a new head coach on the sidelines for the Rangers this season, Tarasenko could improve on his 21 points in 31 games from last season.

Tampa Bay Lightning don't need a player like Tarasenko to qualify for the playoffs; they already have enough star power to achieve that.

Regardless, it would be a win-win situation, as this move could help the team this season without sacrificing a tomorrow.