Former Lightning Star Tells Humorous Trade Story

The Tampa Bay Lightning shocked the hockey world last month, trading star defenseman Mikhail Sergachev to Utah in exchange for J.J. Moser, Conor Geekie, a 2025 second-round pick, and a 2024 seventh-round pick.

It is fair to say that not many people expected that Sergachev would be traded, especially when noting he is under contract until the end of the 2030-31 season. Even Sergachev himself did not expect it.

While speaking to reporters, Sergachev told a humorous story about how he found out he was traded.

Here's what the star defender said on the matter: "I wasn't expecting to be traded. I was actually carrying out trash from my apartment, and I got a call."

This is certainly an interesting way for an NHL player to find out they have been traded. Understandably, Sergachev was not expecting it, as he was viewed as a long-term part of the Lightning's core. However, he will now instead be just that for Utah. When looking at Utah's current roster, he is their clear No. 1 defenseman and will be a significant part of their group as they look to become a playoff club.

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