Friends, when it comes to the draft, everything is a bit of a gamble. Doubly so for goaltenders. In the final round of the 2021 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames rolled the dice on a promising young Russian goaltender playing in Louisiana.
A year later, Arsenii Sergeev is quietly becoming one of the most intriguing prospects in the Flames’ system.
Arsenii Sergeev A product of Yaroslavl, Russia, Sergeev played much of his youth hockey throughout western Russia, including playing for high-level teams in Dmitrov in his 15 and 16-year-old seasons.
Left-catching goaltender
Born Dec. 16, 2002 (19 years old) in Yaroslavl, Russia
6’3”, 192 pounds
Seventh round selection (205th overall) by CGY in 2021 NHL Draft