Confirmed Trade: [UTA/TBL] Mikhail Sergachev for Conor Geekie, J.J. Moser, 2025 2nd, 2024 7th

[Vasilevskiy]

Is Sergachev really considered an anchor? 26 and a clear top 4 D with upside. I don't get this for Tampa unless they realize its time to start a rebuild.

No. Serg is really good, but Hedman is better (makes no mistakes) and McDonagh is more necessary considering he's better defensively. We needed the space and the usage we will give to Moser there will be a lot less difference in impact than all the cap space we save... plus actually getting a pick and Geekie back is added value.

I assume they didn't want to move Cirelli which was my preferred move

 

[bleuetbio]

This a robbery by Tampa. Getting Moser back and then you add Geekie!!!?... and 2nd pick next year. Utah management sucks big time

 

[Chainshot]

Utah making it happen with this and the Marino deal. Well done.

 

[The Nuge]

My first thought was what is Tampa doing? But that’s actually a solid return. Moser is a pretty solid dman and this should open up enough cap to keep Stamkos

 

[ccman68]

sergachev just isn't close to a 8.5 mill player. good trade though jbb f***ed himself over with that contract

 

[Half Clapper]

Moser - He is what he is. Bill wants size and I don't think he is strong enough in his own zone. More of a #5-6 on a contender.

Geekie - Great prospect, but takes way too many nights off. His effort is there one game and the next he is coasting all over the ice.

2025 2nd - Utah has so many that they had to trade one.

2024 4th - Dart throw pick

Utah got the best player in the trade and that is usually the team that wins these deals. Sergachev looked good in the playoffs too. He fits the rebuild well and has great size which Utah's staff craves.

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Serg is a beast when he's on , needs to regain form

 

[Donuts]

what if tampa goes after guentzel instead of stamkos

 

[AvroArrow]

Damn Tampa fleeced em

 

[KingsHockey24]

Utah has the potential in being really good their first year away from Arizona.

 

[TMLeafer]

Wow, did not see that coming. Tampa finds cap space

 

[Justicebork]

He is going to look so good alongside Shea Weber

 

[Frank Drebin]

It really seems like Brisebois has no f***ing clue what hes doing

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

Is Sergachev really considered an anchor? 26 and a clear top 4 D with upside. I don't get this for Tampa unless they realize its time to start a rebuild.

I mean, yes. Unless you think he's one of the top 5-10 dmen in the league, which I personally do not.

 

[BLNY]

Gotta like this deal from Bolts perspective. Quality in Geekie and a second. Shedding salary. Adding young assets. We'll see how Sergachev does without Hedman and the forward depth that Tampa has had.

 

[bov]

Wow, I can't believe it was Serg. Solid return, but damn.

Nice get by Utah. Hell of a player.

 

[le_sean]

what if tampa goes after guentzel instead of stamkos

Then don’t take a penalty against them because it’ll be in the net in 30 seconds

 

[ViD]

Crazy shit

I guess that’s what it takes to keep Stammer

 

[AKL]

I was shocked to learn Sergachev only just turned 26. Feels like he should be 32 with how long he's been around.

 

[Sergei Shirokov]

Surprising move. Good addition for Utah & some good pieces for TB.

 

[ViD]

No. Serg is really good, but Hedman is better (makes no mistakes) and McDonagh is more necessary considering he's better defensively. We needed the space and the usage we will give to Moser there will be a lot less difference in impact than all the cap space we save... plus actually getting a pick and Geekie back is added value.

I assume they didn't want to move Cirelli which was my preferred move

They are two dinosaurs who will significantly regress soon, I don’t know who’s going to play defense in Tampa soon. I guess Moser will

Gotta like this deal from Bolts perspective. Quality in Geekie and a second. Shedding salary. Adding young assets. We'll see how Sergachev does without Hedman and the forward depth that Tampa has had.

Their two best d men are 33 and 35. The will significantly drop in their defensive game

 

[ThatGuy22]

Terrible trade for Utah. That contract is brutal.

They have 37 million in capspace AFTER acquiring Sergachev....

I think they'll be ok

 

[Vasilevskiy]

They are two dinosaurs who will significantly regress soon, I don’t know who’s going to play defense in Tampa soon. I guess Moser will

In 3-4 years when they are extinct we will retool, no other way around it. The moment we acquired McDonagh pointed the direction we would go.

 

[NoelVilla]

I like this for both teams.

 

[AvroArrow]

Serg is a beast when he's on , needs to regain form

He's literally a powerplay merchant. Guy is atrocious defensively, routinely out of position. Has a great shot, great skater, not a bad passer but literally was the beneficiary of taking the PP QB spot on the powerplay with Kucherov.

Expect a massive dip in his production, Tampa management likely knew this as well and that's why they dumped him. I think Utah got absolutely robbed on this deal.