Claimed: Earning a Rep

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Sergei, came in disapointed with his draft stock. Falling 25th to the Aces, the center contemplated if he really wanted to play here. Over in the KHL, Sergei had built a reputation as a faceoff ace, who could crush opponents with his massive frame and played a 200 foot game. 

 

His offensive side has been called into question however, and it seem atleast early on he hasnt been able to crush them. With 1 points in 5 games, however proving hes a capable defensive forward. He has been seen practicing his shot however, its been a slow improvement yet with his size he could have a powerful shot.

 

On a team of mainly minuses he sits even, in the circle as a rookie he sits 7th league wide with 54%. 10 penalty minutes, and 10 hits show his mean side. Whats shocking though hes become the center of attention, is that hes taken 20 hits.

 

At 6'8 250 pounds, he stands out on the ice hes a big target. However its obvious hes not afraid to hit back, unlike Pavel, and Vlad for some reason he is not feared. Its not like hes a tiny boy, maybe they think his size is all steroids. However at the combine he aced almost all the test physically. 

 

Hes been seen taking advice from his cousin Pavel on the day to day life of a player in the VHL. What to expect when he makes the bigs. Vlad has been teaching him the physical side, also showing him what its going to take to be the best. There is no guaruntee he will manage this pace however he seems determined.

 

Currently ranked the 16th best prospect in his class, hes in danger of moving down even farther if he cant keep up. More and more players, are declaring for the draft each day. Only time will tell where he lands, though concencous seems to be he lands in Davos where Vlad carved out a great career and Pavel had a decent one. 

 

He doesnt care where he lands, he wants to play there for 8 seasons. He doesnt like change, he was only convinced by Pavel to come join the VHL because they claim it to be the best league. Will it be possible, he joins the elite he has the passion and drive but so did Pavel and Vlad. He wants to make an impression hes a big boy, that can skate and hit thats a rare breed. 

 

Keep your eye out VHL im going out with a bang, im driven and want to leave an impression on my time here. Sergei is a talented player i promise that we will become the best we can be. A reliable, defensive forward that can skate and shoot the puck.