Monthly Archives: July 2012

A Veteran Media Voice Speaks Out Against Sufficating Skins Coverage

Posted on July 30, 2012 by On Frozen Blog

Did you know that WRC News4 anchor Jim Vance has been with that outlet since 1969? He’s seen a lot in that time in the nation’s capital, but apparently this summer he’s already seen more wall-to-wall Redskins’ coverage than even … Continue reading →

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The Unexpected Rebuild

Posted on July 27, 2012 by PucksAndBooks

“Who’s putting the puck in the net?” in D.C. next season, Greg Wyshynski wonders, while digesting the news of Alexander Semin signing with Carolina. I wonder too. Let us hope that the captain shows up in shape this fall. Or: … Continue reading →

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TSN, Sending Up Semin

Posted on July 2, 2012 by On Frozen Blog

We in Washington have, understandably, a conflicted view of Alexander Semin. To be sure, we’re aware of his numerous and infuriating faults: so often, he seemed invisible; so often, he seemed capable of so much more. Yet we’ve also had … Continue reading →

Posted in Alexander Semin, Free agency, Media, National Hockey League, TSN, TV | 14 Comments