When it comes to hockey, flashy goal scorers are often akin to home run hitters in baseball. They create the highlights and generate interest that can carry over to the hobby. While it's still early in his career, Vladimir Tarasenko of the St. Louis Blues is starting to build some of that buzz.

The 16th overall pick in the 2010 draft, Tarasenko made his debut during the shortened 2012-13 season. As a result, he's part of the double-rookie class found in 2013-14 products. While there's a mix of low- and high-end options, all of Tarasenko's base set rookie autographs are redemptions.

He doesn't appear to be eager to sign them either. While he may eventually come through for both Panini and Upper Deck, it does hurt the overall appeal of them right now. He does have a few insert autographs from 2013-14 that are live, but not many.

While Vladimir Tarasenko rookie cards came out in 2013-14, he does have some options that pre-date his NHL debut. 2009-10 In the Game Heroes and Prospects Hockey has base cards, autographs and memorabilia cards. They continued to include him in their products for a couple more years after as well.

Collectors can also look overseas for Vladimir Tarasenko cards made by Sereal from his time in Russia's KHL.

Both Upper Deck and Panini inserted rookie redemptions in select 2012-13 products that were later revealed to feature the flashy sniper. 2012-13 Panini Certified, 2012-13 Panini Limited and 2012-13 Upper Deck Artifacts all have rookie redemptions of Tarasenko.

Vladimir Tarasenko Rookie Card Checklist

Click on the links to shop for specific cards on eBay.

Please note that all high-end autographed Vladimir Tarasenko rookie cards are inserted in packs as redemptions.

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2013-14 Upper Deck The Cup Vladimir Tarasenko Rookie Patch Auto 28/249 No. 160

$521.01

Vladimir Tarasenko 2013-14 Upper Deck Black Diamond Rookie Gems Red 009-150 #...

$16.50

Vladimir Tarasenko - 2013-14 Panini Titanium - Rookie Gear Jersey card - NM

$11.16

2013-14 Panini Prime Prime Time Rookies / 10 Vladimir Tarasenko #RK-VT Rookie RC

$125.00

2013-14 Panini Select Futures Vladimir Tarasenko Silver Prizm /25 PSA 10 POP 1 !

$149.99

GMA 10 Gem Mint VLADIMIR TARASENKO 2013/14 UD Upper Deck MVP ROOKIE CARD!

$14.95

2013-14 Rookie Vladimir Tarasenko Rookie Auto Double Patch 2 Color 162/249 St.

$74.43

2013-14 SCORE ROOKIE SP AUTO VLADIMIR TARASENKO

$89.58

2013-14 Panini Dominion /199 Vladimir Tarasenko #198 RPA Rookie Patch Auto RC

$100.00

2013-14 Vladimir Tarasenko Totally Certified Purple Prizm Rookie /35 Gem Mint RC

$59.99

2013-14 Vladimir Tarasenko Upper Deck The Cup Rookie Brilliance On Card Auto BVT

$89.99

2013-14 PANINI SELECT VLADIMIR TARASENKO RC AUTOGRAPH NEW YORK RANGERS

$40.00

2013-14 Upper Deck - Vladimir Tarasenko Young Guns BGS 8.5!

$59.54

2013-14 UD Young Guns #230 Vladimir Tarasenko BGS 9.5

$74.43

Vladimir Tarasenko 2013-14 SP Authentic 1993-94 SP Retro Premier Prospects #PP4

$5.52

VLADIMIR TARASENKO ROOKIE 2013-14 ** BGS 9.5 ** UD OVERTIME #49

$85.59

13/14 UD SP GAME USED VLADIMIR TARASENKO FABRICS ROOKIE JERSEY Card

$17.76

Vladimir Tarasenko RC BGS 9.5: 2013-14 Score Gold Rookie Card Highest Subs POP 2

$69.99

VLADIMIR TARASENKO ROOKIE 2013-14 * BGS 9.5 * FLEER SHOWCASE METAL UNIVERS #MU12

$89.32

VLADIMIR TARASENKO ROOKIE 2013-14 ** BGS 9.5 ** UD OVERTIME RC PROFILES #RP5

$93.04