Video: Tarasenko’s adorable acceptance speech after winning the cover of NHL 17

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Once upon a time, Vladimir Tarasenko didn’t like talking to the media because his English wasn’t as strong as he had hoped. Skip ahead to the 2016 NHL Awards and Tarasenko delivered an adorable acceptance speech after finding out he would grace the cover of NHL 17.

From thanking the Blues organization to congratulating the Penguins on their Stanley Cup win, Tarasenko’s speech felt just as humble and genuine as every other interview he’s given while on the Blues.

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