Some things are bigger than hockey.
The Tampa Bay Lightning just announced that their defenseman Mikhail Sergachev is temporarily leaving the team.
Sergachev is Leaving the Lightning for the Birth of his Child
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Sergachev has been an important part of the Ligthning's success. In 77 games, he scored 9 goals and 51 assists for 60 points, which makes him the top-scoring defenseman of the Bolts. In comparison, that's 14 more points that Victor Hedman.
Fortunately, he should be back in time for the playoffs.
As seen on Blade of Steel - Sergachev leaves Tampa Bay Lightning for personal reasons
POLL
Who do you think is better?
Sergachev
67
27.6 %
Hedman
176
72.4 %
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