tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post2337491229069555033..comments2023-08-26T10:21:07.251-04:00Comments on Japers' Rink: Snip Snip: Alzner, Bourque, Laing EditionJPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-13142262160021153322008-10-06T21:03:00.000-04:002008-10-06T21:03:00.000-04:00I occasionally complain about Semin, especially wi...I occasionally complain about Semin, especially with respect to the hooking penalties (case in point, yesterday) but there's no venom in that, only exasperation. He's crazy talented and the team is better with him on it. Not sure why I feel the need to explain myself...<BR/><BR/>Although it was semi-inevitable, I do cringe at a roster spot for Erskine though. He's like McDonald's, crappy but Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-38332798253454924482008-10-06T20:37:00.000-04:002008-10-06T20:37:00.000-04:00I know my opinion is not popular, and an argument ...I know my opinion is not popular, and an argument that I am overstating my case certainly can be supported (I am not in the best of moods at the moment and might, therefore, be exagerating a bit). That said, Semin was a -18 last year (only M.N. was worse), and, while it is only preseason, he has continued his pattern of over stick-handling rather than making the pass or taking the shot. This Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18070275323111075325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-47083969401396886882008-10-06T20:25:00.000-04:002008-10-06T20:25:00.000-04:00Look, Chris Bourque is a nice little player, and a...Look, Chris Bourque is a nice little player, and a reasonable argument might be made that he earned a spot on this team in the preseason or perhaps even that he would be a better fit right now than Tomas Fleischmann.<BR/><BR/>But let's not get carried away.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-27205825325322523132008-10-06T20:18:00.000-04:002008-10-06T20:18:00.000-04:00And I meant his initials won't be CB.And I meant his initials won't be CB.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-88270721796129527352008-10-06T20:16:00.000-04:002008-10-06T20:16:00.000-04:00@Chris-you'd rather have Bourque than Semin? What...@Chris-you'd rather have Bourque than Semin? What's next, you'd rather have a Hyundai than a BMW? Seriously, the Semin hate around these parts is bewildering. Here's a bet, put Semin and Bourque on waivers and see which one gets gobbled up in 3 seconds. Hint: his initials won't be AS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-52883251833726735762008-10-06T19:48:00.000-04:002008-10-06T19:48:00.000-04:00I commented on another post a few days ago that I ...I commented on another post a few days ago that I would rather have Bourque on the team than Semin or Fleiscmann. The Bruins game only further convinced me that I was right. Semin is the kind of player whose giveaways cost teams games. I feel much better with Bourque on the ice than those two.<BR/><BR/>I am also completely heartbroken for Laing. I really like his game.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18070275323111075325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-75801381638441755232008-10-06T17:23:00.000-04:002008-10-06T17:23:00.000-04:00Pokulok seems like he's pushed out, but I'm not su...Pokulok seems like he's pushed out, but I'm not sure what the Capitals organization still thinks of him. After his two concussions in one season, he was always going to be a longer-term prospect, no matter where he was drafted. With the depth of prospects (especially with the arrival of Alzner and the drafting of Carlson), I'm not sure how much longer he's going to stick around.<BR/><BR/>Dovgan Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-31738163281720997312008-10-06T17:17:00.000-04:002008-10-06T17:17:00.000-04:00Bourque will get his shot at a big league job even...Bourque will get his shot at a big league job eventually. The fact of the matter is that he's almost certainly not as good as the guys with the team at his position. At least now.<BR/><BR/>Alzner...that's another story, I suspect. He's probably a bit better than Erskine, at least until he hits the rookie wall. But with the salary cap, I think he was doomed from the start.<BR/><BR/>I am not Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-49641981102222332142008-10-06T17:13:00.000-04:002008-10-06T17:13:00.000-04:00While it's a bit sad to see Karl go...I'm sure the...While it's a bit sad to see Karl go...I'm sure the salary cap has alot to do with this move. I'm sure CB is on the short short list for injury call-ups too.wittcap79https://www.blogger.com/profile/10097347415407289060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-30940571141919452392008-10-06T17:06:00.000-04:002008-10-06T17:06:00.000-04:00Is this the end of the Sasha Pokulok Experience? ...Is this the end of the Sasha Pokulok Experience? I would say this puts him on page 2 of the depth chart.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03704636724096381297noreply@blogger.com