Vladimir Tarasenko’s Injury Stuns The St. Louis Blues, Raises Questions About His Long-Term NHL Future Up next Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Predators, Sharks, Blues, Golden Knights, and the Jets Published on October 29, 2019 Author St. Louis Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko is headed to the LTIR as he requires shoulder surgery. Timeline is for re-evaluation in five months. What will this injury mean for his long-term future?