Blues sign Sergeev to ELC

[tfriede2]

Per JR's twitter. Good for him. Another Russian in the fold.

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[Dbrownss]

Did he play any preseasons? I just remember Traverse city

 

[tfriede2]

Hm, can't remember. He was in camp for a while though.

 

[542365]

He's already played two games with Kitchner, so I'm not sure if he played. I remember him being in one of the preseason lineups, but I think he was listed as an extra skater. He must have impressed someone though.

 

[tfriede2]

Just looked at the box scores, no preseason games played.

 

[izzy]

Kind of out of nowhere.

 

[Robb_K]

Kind of out of nowhere.

He's a "sleeper". He's big and an excellent skater and puckhandler, and good at positioning. He's good on the breakout, transitions well. He needs to add strength, put a little more physicality in his game, and develop a better shot, improve his passing skills (although they are not bad at all), and improve his overall defensive game (as ALL young defencemen must do).

You can't teach size, and when mobility comes with it, you've got something good. He's worth the gamble. The Blues don't have an overload of contracts, so adding him brings little risk.

 

[execwrite]

FYI - Sergeev is an RHD

 

[Multimoodia]

He's a "sleeper". He's big and an excellent skater and puckhandler, and good at positioning. He's good on the breakout, transitions well. He needs to add strength, put a little more physicality in his game, and develop a better shot, improve his passing skills (although they are not bad at all), and improve his overall defensive game (as ALL young defencemen must do).

So as long as he learns how to play the game of hockey, he should be a good one.














(I know what Robb's saying, I just chuckled at how it read)

 

[Multimoodia]

FYI - Sergeev is an RHD

Oh thank heavens, I was worried when the Blues failed to draft a puck-moving RHD.

 

[execwrite]

Here's one take

23. Kitchener Rangers - Dmitry Sergeyev - Defense
The Rangers (on the same day that it was announced Steve Spott was leaving the team for the AHL), opted for a physical Russian defender to make their blueline a little harder to play against. He was a member of team Russia at this year's World Under 17 Hockey Challenge.
Scouting Report: Sean Lafortune says, "A strong, shut down defender who left an impression at the U17 tournament. On a team filled with offensively dynamic forwards, Sergeyev stood out as a hard nosed, aggressive defender. A patient, positional defender who plays hard minutes. Not flashy, efficient and poised. Possesses a good, stable stride, however can work on speed, most notably in transition. Handles the puck with poise and precision, though misses some creativity and imagination. Stickhandling is on the stiff size, however he seems to have confidence in his ability." Alessandro Seren Rosso says, "He is a defensive dmen, plays physically, but will work hard to take his style to NA, especially with his lack of size."

 

[execwrite]

Oh thank heavens, I was worried when the Blues failed to draft a puck-moving RHD.

Let's decide which ones are guaranteed NHL d-men

 

[Multimoodia]

Let's decide which ones are guaranteed NHL d-men

All of them, obvs.



Except Scott Jackson 'cause **** that guy.

 

[Daley Tarasenkshow]

I guess they liked his work ethic and his skill in practice, considering he didn't play in a preseason game.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

If I remember correctly, he was taken 1st overall in the CHL import draft, so obviously he's got some skill. I'd expect a better season out of him this year. I'd be willing to bet that learning English and adjusting to a different style of game took a toll on him. I'll be interested to see how he does this year.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

I'd be willing to bet that learning English and adjusting to a different style of game took a toll on him. I'll be interested to see how he does this year.

Awww...that is so culturally sensitive of you.

 

[Vladys Gumption]

Awww...that is so culturally sensitive of you.

Well I sure do try!