Stanley Cup Winner Sergachev Gives Advice to NHL Entry Draft Russian Players
Tampa Bay Lightning two-time Stanley Cup winner Mikhail Sergachev gave advice to Russian players selected in the National Hockey League (NHL) draft. His words are quoted by RIA Novosti.
“We can say to young athletes: guys, at the age of 14, don’t go for a walk, don’t try alcohol, go to bed early. But this is growing up, this is also an experience, ”said Sergachev. He added that it is also important to analyze your strengths and weaknesses and work on your weaknesses a little more.
On June 29, the NHL clubs selected four Russians in the first round of the 2023 draft. The Arizona Coyotes took defender Dmitry Simashev at number six, and Matvey Michkov joined the Philadelphia Flyers at number seven. Arizona also drafted forward Daniil Bout under the 12th number, and the Colorado Avalanche selected defenseman Mikhail Gulyaev under the 31st number.
The new NHL season starts on October 11th. The current holders of the Stanley Cup are the Vegas Golden Knights.
Source: Lenta
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