Mikhail Sergachev D UTA Thu 10/3/19 10:05 PM
Mikhail Sergachev
D UTA
Sergachev picked up three assists to lead all Tampa Bay scorers Thursday night in a 5-2 win over Florida.
EDGE Analysis
Check your wire just in case he's still out there -- he was overlooked in some formats because his offence took a step back in 2018-19. But Sergachev looks like the player we all saw at the World Championship -- the player who took his game to new heights. Yes, Kevin Shattenkirk's arrival complicates Sergachev's role on the second power-play unit. But with efforts like this, the talented Russian will be hard to keep out of that role.
Mikhail Sergachev D UTA Thu 6/6/19 9:50 PM
Mikhail Sergachev
D UTA
Sergachev delivered one goal and six assists in 10 games for Team Russia at the IIHF World Championship.
EDGE Analysis
His fantasy value took a step back in 2018-19, but moments like this show Sergachev's immense potential. He was playing with and against elite talent in the tournament and he still managed to put up great numbers. The Russian may come a bit cheaper at the fall draft because his numbers were relatively low last season. You could make a pretty penny when he outperforms his draft position.
Mikhail Sergachev D UTA Wed 4/17/19 12:57 PM
Mikhail Sergachev
D UTA
Sergachev scored a goal and added an assist in four playoff games against Columbus.
EDGE Analysis
He started strong -- really strong. The points came in the first two games. But when Victor Hedman went down, Sergachev started gripping his stick way too tight. And he faltered. Sergachev went minus-5 in the last two games of the series and had just two shots. The guy has a strong future, but it's clear his game still has significant growth to come.
Mikhail Sergachev D UTA Mon 4/8/19 11:51 AM
Mikhail Sergachev
D UTA
Sergachev (rest) was a full participant for Monday's practice, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sergachev was rested for Saturday's game against the Bruins, and is expected to play in Game 1 of Tampa Bay's series against the Blue Jackets. The 20-year-old will likely resume his normal role, and produced 32 points in 75 games this campaign.
Mikhail Sergachev D UTA Sat 4/6/19 12:47 PM
Mikhail Sergachev
D UTA
Sergachev (rest) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's game against Boston, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Lightning are locked into the No. 1 seed in the East, so there's no need for them to risk Sergachev suffering an injury in a meaningless contest. The 20-year-old blueliner will return to his usual role for Game 1 of Tampa Bay's first-round series.
Mikhail Sergachev D UTA Thu 4/4/19 10:47 PM
Mikhail Sergachev
D UTA
Sergachev picked up an assist in Thursday's 3-1 win over Toronto.
EDGE Analysis
Sergachev has stepped up in a big way with Victor Hedman sidelined -- he has seven points, including six assists, in his last five games. Sergachev's overall numbers look low relative to his rookie season, but it's clear his game has really grown. Fantasy owners should file his name away for next season and maybe sneak him onto their rosters.
Mikhail Sergachev D UTA Mon 4/1/19 11:24 PM
Mikhail Sergachev
D UTA
Sergachev lit the lamp and added an assist in Monday's win over the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
Although he is distributing the puck well, Sergachev was on a 12-game goalless streak heading into this contest. He was itching to get back on track as he recorded a season-high six shot on net. This was Sergachev's third straight two-point outing, but this production may fizzle out once Victor Hedman (upper body) and Anton Stralman (lower body) return from injury.
Mikhail Sergachev D UTA Sun 3/31/19 1:07 AM
Mikhail Sergachev
D UTA
Sergachev set up two goals Saturday in a 6-3 loss to Washington.
EDGE Analysis
He has actually delivered two consecutive two-assist games after six games with no points. Sergachev has taken a step back this season, at least from an offensive perspective. His fantasy future remains solid -- learning the defensive side of the game will only ratchet up Sergachev's value going forward.
Mikhail Sergachev D UTA Sat 3/2/19 11:26 PM
Mikhail Sergachev
D UTA
Sergachev scored his fifth goal of the season in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
He's had a slow offensive season, but Sergachev has four points (two goals, two assists) in his last six games. And three goals in his last eight games. Sergachev may provide some late season value for fantasy owners in deep formats. His keeper value remains strong.
Mikhail Sergachev D UTA Fri 2/15/19 12:00 PM
Mikhail Sergachev
D UTA
Sergachev scored his third goal of the season in Thursday's 6-0 win over Dallas.
EDGE Analysis
It snapped an eight-game point slump. Sergachev will be hard-pressed to hit the 30-point mark this season. Sophomore slumps are pretty standard for the majority of NHLers and especially for young defenders. Sergachev might not help you in a single-year league right now, but his future is very bright.