Tarasov (hip) put pen to paper on a three-year, $3.15 million contract extension with Columbus on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov figures to enter the upcoming season as the No. 3 option for the Jackets, so fantasy players should expect him to play the bulk of his games in the minors. Still, the 23-year-old netminder could challenge for a spot on the Opening Night roster during training camp, especially with teammate Joonas Korpisalo also coming off midseason hip surgery.

Tarasov (hip) underwent surgery Wednesday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports. The goalie's recovery time is expected to be six months.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov had been out since suffering a lower-body injury Jan. 1. He tried to rest and recover, but it was decided surgery was the better option. The 22-year-old is expected to be ready to play by training camp, where he'll likely compete for a spot on the Blue Jackets' roster next season.

Tarasov was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. He's considered out indefinitely with a lower-body injury, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Tarasov and Elvis Merzlikins (lower body) both on the shelf, at this point it isn't clear whether Joonas Korpisalo (not injury related) or Jean-Francois Berube will start Tuesday versus Tampa Bay. Another update on Tarasov's status should surface once he's activated off IR.

Tarasov (groin) is not expected to be available for Tuesday's matchup with the Lightning, per Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov's injury absence was further compounded by the fact that Elvis Merzlikins (lower body) suffered an injury in the same game. It's possible Joonas Korpisalo (not injury related) will be ready to face Tampa Bay, while the team called up Jean-Francois Berube just in case. At this point, the Jackets haven't provided any sort of timeline for the 22-year-old Tarasov, though he figures to be the No. 2 behind Korpisalo even if he avoided a major injury.

Tarasov suffered a groin injury late in the second period of Saturday's loss to the Hurricanes, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old netminder was having a great game when he got hurt, and Tarasov was arguably the main reason the Jackets held a 4-2 lead after two periods in a game they eventually lost 7-4. Per Portzline, he felt a "tweak" on Carolina's second goal, but the fact he was able to stay on the ice for the final five-plus minutes of the second period afterward suggests the injury isn't too serious. Tarasov is still looking for his first NHL win, but his 2.40 GAA and .937 save percentage through his first four appearances are impressive.

Tarasov (lower body) permanently exited Saturday's contest with the Hurricanes, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov exited Saturday's match after saving 31 of 33 shots launched his way. Elvis Merzlikins entered in relief after the 22-year-old Tarasov was ruled out indefinitely. He did not return to the team bench when exiting the ice.

Tarasov received the starting nod for Saturday's showdown with the Hurricanes, per Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda.

EDGE Analysis

Daniil has made three NHL appearances this season, tallying losses in both of his two starts and recording a .936 save percentage through the full slate. With AHL Cleveland this season, the 22-year-old has a record of 5-3-3 with a 3.06 GAA and a .893 save percentage.

Tarasov has been promoted to the Blue Jackets, according to Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov's promotion shouldn't be surprising, as he was promoted due to the fact that Joonas Korpisalo is in the league's COVID-19 protocols. The Blue Jackets are scheduled to return to play Dec. 28 at Chicago, but it remains to be seen if Tarasov will be a starter or a backup.

The Blue Jackets assigned Tarasov to AHL Cleveland on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old is no longer needed as the backup goalie now that Joonas Korpisalo (illness) is back from injured reserve. Tarasov lost both of his starts while allowing five total goals with Columbus.

Tarasov set aside all 10 shots he faced after relieving the ineffective Elvis Merzlikins for the third period of Tuesday's 5-4 loss to Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Merzlikins exited with Columbus trailing 5-1, and Tarasov held the fort in the third as the team in front of him put forth a comeback bid that ended up falling one goal short. The 22-year-old Russian is still searching for his first NHL win, but Tarasov has played well early in his career, stopping 73 of 78 shots for a .936 save percentage.