Joan Gamper Trophy

The Joan Gamper Trophy is an annual friendly tournament played in the pre-season, hosted by FC Barcelona. It is named in honour of Joan Gamper, a founding member, player and later president of the club. It is one of several summer trophies played for in Spain. Initially the competition was a four team tournament and included two semi-finals, a third place play-off and a final. Since 1997 the competition has only featured a one-off game, the tournament falling victim to an increased fixture list and a shorter close season. The game usually takes in July.Mikhail Sergachev really lit up the OHL last season. He now sets his sights on the National Hockey League, where it may take him a year or two to crack the lineup, but he has the tools to do so. The Canadiens were not deep in terms of left-shooting defence prospects, so by picking him they made a big addition for the future of the team.

One thing that really stands out is his hands. There aren't many defencemen that can undress other defencemen and goaltenders the way that Sergachev does. He also has a massive clapper that he can completely fool a goaltender with. Offensively, he has very tantalizing upside.

He is quite good defensively as well, but for now, enjoy this video of him making goaltenders unhappy with