Pacioretty is eager to see what the 6-foot-3 and 223-pound OHL standout can bring to the table. He firmly believes that Sergachev has a very bright future ahead of him in the organization.
"He's a big boy. You could tell right away that he knows how to bring it. I spent some time with him before I left for the World Cup and even since I came back, and he's a guy that gets it," praised Pacioretty, who has clearly been impressed by Sergachev's skills early on. "I've only seen him in practice and actually in a scrimmage in the summer, but he's a really, really good player and I'm excited to see how he looks tonight."
Like Pacioretty, Barberio insists Sergachev is already displaying a level of maturity far beyond his years personality-wise and in his play, too.
"He already talks on the ice. He isn't afraid to say - "I got him. I got him." Small things like that. Typically, young guys who come to camp are usually quieter. It's a good sign," mentioned Barberio with a smile. "He already conducts himself like a pro. Just in practice, you could see that he has a really good point shot."
