«At first, it was a shock, but I had a sort of premonition. I thought they were going to trade me or a couple of other guys because they needed salary cap space. At first, I thought it was for
Steven Stamkos, but it turned out it was for
Jake Guentzel.
My pride wasn't hurt because I'm not upset or crying over trades. I understand that the NHL is not about love or relationships. I know where I play. It's a business, about money, and organizations. Teams do what's best for them. It was convenient for Tampa to proceed this way. But there are still benefits for me. I'm joining a team where I can become a leader. Overall, I'm happy. And it seems Utah is too.» - Mikhail Sergachev
