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Sergachev traded to Utah Hockey Club by Lightning | NHL.com

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Sergachev traded to Utah Hockey Club by Lightning | NHL.com

Moser, 24, who had 26 points (five goals, 21 assists) in 80 games for the Arizona Coyotes this season, can become a restricted free agent on Monday. Selected by Arizona in the second round (No. 60) of the 2021 NHL Draft, Moser has 72 points (16 goals, 56 assists) in 205 regular-season games.

Geekie, 20, has yet to play in the NHL. He had 99 points (43 goals, 56 assists) in 55 games for Swift Current and Wenatchee of the Western Hockey League this season.

Utah also acquired defenseman John Marino from the New Jersey Devils, along with the No. 153 pick in the 2024 draft, for the No. 49 pick this year and a second-round selection in 2025.

Marino, 27, had 25 points (four goals, 21 assists) in 75 games this season. He has 107 points (18 goals, 89 assists) in 328 regular-season games with the Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins and six assists in 29 playoff games.

“It’s exciting for sure,” Utah coach Andre Tourigny said. “We had to improve our [defense] corps and I think that’s a step in the right direction, no doubt about it. I think it’s two really good players.”

Bill Armstrong said he spoke to Sergachev after the trade was finalized.

“He was so excited about coming here,” Armstrong said. “I think he was shocked originally, but once that kicked in he wants to come here. I said to him, ‘We’ve got a talented front end, we’ve got close to eight 20-goal scorers from last year, and now we’re adding two great pieces on the backside. It’s going to make us a better team.'”

NHL.com senior writer Dan Rosen contributed to this report

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