The Ottawa Senators have signed Vladimir Tarasenko to a one-year, $5 million deal. The move came weeks after Alex DeBrincat left for the Detroit Red Wings.NHL@NHLOTTAWA BOUND The @Senators have signed Vladimir Tarasenko (@tara9191) to a one-year deal! ✍️ pic.twitter.com/rcXQtMD8DX2226216OTTAWA BOUND 🇨🇦The @Senators have signed Vladimir Tarasenko (@tara9191) to a one-year deal! ✍️ pic.twitter.com/rcXQtMD8DXTarasenko was one of the most notable names remaining in free agency. At this year's trade deadline, he was dealt to the New York Rangers by the St. Louis Blues.The Russian winger was in the final year of an eight-year, $7.5 million (AAV) deal. Tarasenko's future was already in doubt given his impending unrestricted free agent status and the Rangers' cap situation.Tarasenko will now embark on a new journey with the Senators.Fans, however, were taken by surprised at the news and headed to Twitter to share their opinions.One said:"He said he wanted to go to a cup contender and clearly he went for money instead by signing with Ottawa. They still aren't a cup contender yet but oh well. Guess Ottawa will use him for deadline deals. Good for them though."Justin Boyd@Jbtazman87@NHL @Senators @tara9191 He said he wanted to go to a cup contender and clearly he went for money instead by signing with Ottawa. They still aren't a cup contender yet but oh well. Guess Ottawa will use him for deadline deals. Good for them though.2@NHL @Senators @tara9191 He said he wanted to go to a cup contender and clearly he went for money instead by signing with Ottawa. They still aren't a cup contender yet but oh well. Guess Ottawa will use him for deadline deals. Good for them though.Here are some more reactions:29 days till Football@TEvans_89@NHL @Senators @tara9191 Interesting move… they def. Not competing for anything this year.8@NHL @Senators @tara9191 Interesting move… they def. Not competing for anything this year.Connor@seay_connor@NHL @Senators @tara9191 And had a chance to go to a real team in @Canes lol2@NHL @Senators @tara9191 And had a chance to go to a real team in @Canes lolNoah Gilliam@gilliamrmy48@NHL @Senators @tara9191 Don’t worry sens fans, he will walk next year for nothing@NHL @Senators @tara9191 Don’t worry sens fans, he will walk next year for nothingZac Sixsmith@Zac_attack71@NHL @Senators @tara9191 This is amazing @tara9191 is one of my favourite players. I can't believe the Sens signed him! Welcome to Ottawa!6@NHL @Senators @tara9191 This is amazing @tara9191 is one of my favourite players. I can't believe the Sens signed him! Welcome to Ottawa!Jeikobu #AvsIn2024@NipponJeikobu@NHL @Senators @tara9191 Happy for them! Really good pickup, depending somewhat on the AAV. I’m an Avs and Sabres fan, but I’d like to see Ottawa get some success (and Canadian teams in general, for that matter).1@NHL @Senators @tara9191 Happy for them! Really good pickup, depending somewhat on the AAV. I’m an Avs and Sabres fan, but I’d like to see Ottawa get some success (and Canadian teams in general, for that matter).Jonathan K ✊🏿@Quack_Attack_99@espn Damn... everyone in the East getting better except Montréal 2@espn Damn... everyone in the East getting better except Montréal 😔Adamo Marinelli@adamo_marinelli@espn Love the move! Very solid acquisition for the Sens2@espn Love the move! Very solid acquisition for the SensMatthew Tkachuk #1 Enthusiast@Tkachuckle@PuckReportNHL He’s throwing away his career lmao WHAT16@PuckReportNHL He’s throwing away his career lmao WHATChristian Duerksen@bigcduerksen@PuckReportNHL Is it just me or does this guy have no idea what he wants in life1@PuckReportNHL Is it just me or does this guy have no idea what he wants in lifeThe addition of Vladimir Tarasenko gives the Sens more options up frontNew York Rangers v Carolina HurricanesTarasenko is a proven goal scorer in the NHL, having had six seasons with 20 or more goals under his belt. He is a top-six winger whose signing will significantly give a boost to the Senators' front line.Dominik Kubalik, a 20-goal scorer as well, was acquired by the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Alex DeBrincat.The addition of the 31-year-old has further bolstered their offensive line, and the pairing with Kubalik should help the Senators in their bid to make the playoffs.The Ottawa Senators haven't made the playoffs since 2016 but stand a good chance with the addition of the aforementioned players, who join a talented forward line that includes Brady Tkachuk and Claude Giroux.Drafted No. 16 by the St. Louis Blues in the 2010 NHL Draft, Tarasenko played for over a decade with the Blues.This past season, Tarasenko played 69 games combined for St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers, scoring 50 points (18 goals, 32 assists). Furthermore, he amassed four points in seven playoff games.