tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post6482073758861761786..comments2023-08-26T10:21:07.251-04:00Comments on Japers' Rink: 2007-08 Rink Wrap: Alexander SeminJPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-79128741986214741502008-05-29T19:19:00.000-04:002008-05-29T19:19:00.000-04:00All I know is that he was the best player in the p...All I know is that he was the best player in the playoffs. 'Nuf said... gave him a 9.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-82556805623908332792008-05-29T17:05:00.000-04:002008-05-29T17:05:00.000-04:00I gave killer rabbit 9 because he really stepped u...I gave killer rabbit 9 because he really stepped up in playoffs. Punching Hartnell was priceless. He really clicked with Backstrom, so I'd keep Feds or Nyls with Ovechkin. Ovechkin generates goals on his own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-12710915235091141242008-05-29T16:11:00.000-04:002008-05-29T16:11:00.000-04:00I'm surprised at some of the high scores but that'...I'm surprised at some of the high scores but that's part of the fun. Yes, he was injured and picked it up in the playoffs which bodes well for the future but oh, those hooking penalties and the atrocious plus/minus, not to mention the falling down and general wimpiness for most of the year. I kept thinking someone needed to slap him and scream "you're in the NHL, act like a man!".<BR/><BR/>In Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-36277066700555285872008-05-29T15:55:00.000-04:002008-05-29T15:55:00.000-04:00Semin is probably the most talented player in Wash...Semin is probably the most talented player in Washington's lineup - just wish he would live up to that.<BR/><BR/>He was a force in the playoffs and hopefully that was just a small taste of things to come.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-84899959659300790512008-05-29T15:46:00.000-04:002008-05-29T15:46:00.000-04:00I was just noting the statistical split. I agree,...I was just noting the statistical split. I agree, of course, that he was wildly inconsistent from game-to-game (and even from period-to-period on some nights), but I think that "the injury" is an over-used excuse for his sub-par season, and the split stat sorta shows that.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-49592109613945483982008-05-29T15:40:00.000-04:002008-05-29T15:40:00.000-04:00I gave him an 8 because he sure was fun to talk ab...I gave him an 8 because he sure was fun to talk about. I mean, every game we were either talking about his non-existance, his stupid penalties, his inability to stand, or his amazing plays. I thought he really stepped it up in the playoffs and I hope that's the Semin we see in the future. <BR/><BR/>JP, i hate that you use the word consistent (i know you're referring to his points, but still and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-7429467799789351402008-05-29T14:09:00.000-04:002008-05-29T14:09:00.000-04:00here's some of his company (under 30 LW) at about ...here's some of his company (under 30 LW) at about 3-5M:<BR/>Martin Erat, Brenden Morrow, Erik Cole, Simon Gagne, Daniel Sedin, Henrik Zetterberg <BR/><BR/>yikes. He had best pick it up next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-44085709416761559412008-05-29T13:31:00.000-04:002008-05-29T13:31:00.000-04:00I think the 4 I gave him is quite generous. What ...I think the 4 I gave him is quite generous. What he did in the playoffs was nice but 16 assists in the regular season and -18? That's horrific. Semin is now in the 4.6M per zip code, so anything worse than 40/40 is a disappointment. Two years until RFA and I don't see us resigning him. Too one dimensional a player for that kind of money. I'd be open to trading him sooner than later if the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-24230260763234302052008-05-29T13:08:00.000-04:002008-05-29T13:08:00.000-04:00"i want to see him drop kick somebody on the ice."..."i want to see him drop kick somebody on the ice."<BR/><BR/>That made me snort soda outta my nose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-9010909451090276512008-05-29T13:07:00.000-04:002008-05-29T13:07:00.000-04:00@ SG: There's no reason he can't be - of the top 2...@ SG: There's no reason he can't be - of the top 25 goal scorers over the past two seasons (he's #19), Semin is 13th overall in goals per game. He is, without question, an elite goal scorer.<BR/><BR/>[And in case you're wondering, the dozen names ahead of Semin are Alex Ovechkin, Dany Heatley, Jarome Iginla, Ilya Kovalchuk, Marian Gaborik, Vincent Lecavalier, Henrik Zetterberg, Evgeni Malkin, JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-26419263275313365952008-05-29T13:06:00.000-04:002008-05-29T13:06:00.000-04:00I gave him a 6 = 5 for the season + 1 for the nick...I gave him a 6 = 5 for the season + 1 for the nickname "Rabbit". Semin did what I expected of him, score goals. Not as much as last year, but others have commented on reasons. I've seen too many Russian forwards not play defense to expect it from Semin.<BR/><BR/>The NHL needs to teach players to give better nicknames to their teammates. Nicknames that are nothing more than first syllables Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03704636724096381297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-45037803989646222582008-05-29T12:52:00.000-04:002008-05-29T12:52:00.000-04:005. His regular season was probably a 4 as he defin...5. His regular season was probably a 4 as he definitely performed below expectations for most of the season. He seemed to come alive in March and was a beast in the playoffs. <BR/><BR/>If he wants a 10 next year, nothing less than an 80 point season, less stupid hooking penalties and displaying the same passion he showed in the playoffs will suffice. I think they kid can be a top 20 forward in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-61428653873236532802008-05-29T12:23:00.000-04:002008-05-29T12:23:00.000-04:00I gave Semin a 4 just because the stats are down b...I gave Semin a 4 just because the stats are down because of the early season injury which slowed him. Much of that bad minus play was early in the season with Nylander who I believe didn't have a very good either and the team as a whole was obviously bad.<BR/><BR/>As breed mentioned Semin really blossomed in the playoffs and was probably the first young forward to really step up like this. He Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13193923236200632485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-8396188072573041012008-05-29T12:19:00.000-04:002008-05-29T12:19:00.000-04:00I gave him a 7 even though he kills me sometimes. ...I gave him a 7 even though he kills me sometimes. I would love to see Fedorov here for a full season to mentor him. I think his game could rise to a new level. I'd like to see him play with Clark (if he recovers) I think you need some grit on his line and someone who can backcheck when he falls down.Debcapsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00224457201809326920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-40830112333568514332008-05-29T11:46:00.000-04:002008-05-29T11:46:00.000-04:003 for the regular season, 8 for the playoffs. Tha...3 for the regular season, 8 for the playoffs. That's a 5.5 (I voted twice).<BR/><BR/>Semin was the first Cap to "get it" in the playoffs. He showed a mean streak I didn't know he had in him. And it was so awesome - no, satisfying - to watch. I don't know the first-hand joys of watching your own child take his first step, say his first word, score his first goal in instructional...but I imagineRed Roverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15233795076874610127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-23539510049703167202008-05-29T11:35:00.000-04:002008-05-29T11:35:00.000-04:00I rated him a 5, and it's only because he stepped ...I rated him a 5, and it's only because he stepped it up in the playoffs. I know the injury didn't help, but he did not improve his game defensively (in fact, he regressed). The stick fouls have got to go, and that's more about hustle than anything else. BB must pound that in to him.<BR/><BR/>But he definitely grew up in the second half and and he ramped it up for the playoffs. Overall, it's aAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-20240712934765665572008-05-29T11:16:00.000-04:002008-05-29T11:16:00.000-04:00i want to see him drop kick somebody on the ice.i want to see him drop kick somebody on the ice.NShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16674174944735455991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-84939660239719856582008-05-29T11:10:00.000-04:002008-05-29T11:10:00.000-04:001) Based upon his disappointing regular season (co...1) Based upon his disappointing regular season (compared with expectations) couldn't give more than a 3. <BR/>2) However it was a very positive sign that he played his best in the post season when many would have thought he'd disappear entirely.<BR/>3) To secure a 10 next season he'd have to challenge Alex for team goal scoring, and at least reduce the minuses. He'll probably continue to FAUX RUMORShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403913043629362701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-27021625062197613392008-05-29T10:55:00.000-04:002008-05-29T10:55:00.000-04:00What Japers said. I love watching the kid, but man...What Japers said. I love watching the kid, but man, what a frustrating player. Hopefully the post season (and the worlds) have previewed what is to come.<BR/><BR/>Unless there are further injuries next season (knock on wood), it's almost a given Semin's points will make a return to form working with one of possibly three world class centers.bill ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17049734296066538766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-86456649231118264092008-05-29T10:50:00.000-04:002008-05-29T10:50:00.000-04:00Yeah, and that's pretty much the only way Semin's ...Yeah, and that's pretty much the only way Semin's ever going to be a plus player. ;-)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235054856583026039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-46825115132396772132008-05-29T10:39:00.000-04:002008-05-29T10:39:00.000-04:00he gets a +2 on whatever score he deserves for the...he gets a +2 on whatever score he deserves for the comedy factorNShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16674174944735455991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-499427200874563852008-05-29T09:56:00.000-04:002008-05-29T09:56:00.000-04:00how does anyone give him a 7 or 8? he really had a...how does anyone give him a 7 or 8? he really had a better year than you thought he would?!!<BR/><BR/>3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-74171477932262993412008-05-29T09:51:00.000-04:002008-05-29T09:51:00.000-04:00I gave Semin a 7 for the season. Even though his p...I gave Semin a 7 for the season. Even though his point production was down, his game began to round out significantly after the trade deadline. That points to who I'd like to see him with all season... S-Fed.<BR/>His play in the Philly series, and his WC play, erase any questions about his ability to play in more physical, high-pressure situations.<BR/>It's scary to think that 2008-2009 could be ~Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156269870324678164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-37858409660179658352008-05-29T09:11:00.000-04:002008-05-29T09:11:00.000-04:00It's kind of amazing that Semin had better product...It's kind of amazing that Semin had better production last year "freelancing" than he did with dedicated linemates and the supposed steadying influence of Nyls and Feds.<BR/>The injury (a severe one at that), the juggling of pivots/lines, and a generally lower hockey IQ kill him on many nights - but he's learning. And that's encouraging.<BR/>I give him a six - if he hadnt been injured, I'm sure Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-24936083334727722962008-05-29T09:07:00.000-04:002008-05-29T09:07:00.000-04:00Like Nylander, it's hard to evaluate Semin beacuse...Like Nylander, it's hard to evaluate Semin beacuse of the ankle sprain in training camp which had him playing catch up the first half of the season. Clearly, he's the most gifted offensive player on the team, but his spurts of laziness, careless passes and bad penalties (his hook on Richards might have cost the Caps game seven) are hard to overlook. I can't give him more than a five, but the way Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com