Even though Seryhenko’s counting totals from this season are not pretty, only winning two games and posting a GAA just shy of 4.00 with a .858 save percentage, he didn’t really play as poorly as one might think. He has a strong technical game, with only some minor tweaking needed to clean up his game. For his size he’s extremely athletic and has great strength in his legs. He plays a calm, consistent style, with the underlying athletic ability to scramble and rely on sense to make a desperation save. He showcases a strong demeanour overall and can be quiet in the net at the best of times, showing control. He’s got a mature presence and radiates confidence with his play, bouncing back and competing until the bitter end. Not only does he have quickness, he also utilizes economical movements to make the best stop in tough situations without over-committing or overextending. He’s efficient with use of his hands and is proactive in positioning them to either deflect pucks off his blocker or ease pucks into his trapper to eliminate secondary attempts. He’s got good body control and is moderately aggressive while also efficient at covering space and moving post to post or adjusting with his strong skating ability. He is quite strong at finding his angles and adjusting as needed, moving laterally or north-south, and can use multiple elements in his toolkit to move pucks to harmless areas. On the downside, he can get a little too scrambly when pucks are on the ice in front of him, losing control of his crease. These pucks just to the top of his crease are glaring problems for him, and a net-front presence for the opposition can make him pay for the lack of control, but this is something that can be cleaned up over time. Don’t let the numbers fool you: this kid has the makeup of a player and is arguably one of the more underrated players in the draft.

– FCHockey’s 2021 NHL Draft Guide