Russian sports site Sport Business Online reports that the Tampa Bay Lightning are interested in Russian defenseman Artyom Sergeyev (previously transliterated as Artem Sergeev). His name might sound familiar for some fans, Sergeyev played for the Syracuse Crunch during the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons. He also spent time with the Lightning’s then ECHL affiliate Florida Everblades in 2014-15.
Sergeyev is a 6’1”, 212 lbs, 26-year-old right-handed defenceman who prefers staying in his defensive zone and doesn’t allow a lot of scoring chances in his own end. However, he showed offensive upside as a junior player that never translated well into the professional game.