Tarasov is likely to start the season as the Blue Jackets' backup goaltender, according to Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda.

EDGE Analysis

Joonas Korpisalo is expected to be the backup when he returns from hip surgery, but for now, Tarasov will start the season with the Blue Jackets as the team's No. 2 netminder behind Elvis Merzlikins. He drew into four games with Columbus last season, going 0-2-0 with a 2.40 GAA and a .937 save percentage.