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Tag Archives: Alexander Semin
A Committed Effort Downs A Rival
In the new league alignment, the Washington Capitals will be facing the New York Rangers six times in the 2012-13 regular season.
Based on tonight’s performance, the Caps will be just fine with that. Continue reading
Posted in New York Rangers
Tagged Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Hockey, New York Rangers, NHL, Verizon Center, Washington Capitals, Washington DC
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Young Guns II, By the Numbers
Hockey is a fluid and complicated game. Sabermetrics’ VORP and OPS and WAR seem to fit baseball well, if a bit coldly. Hockey doesn’t lend itself to discrete analysis the same way baseball does — for baseball, at its core, is a very individual sport when compared to hockey’s constant interaction between players on the ice (not to mention 18 players on each team changing lines on the fly).
Still, observational and emotional analysis can benefit from a reexamination; stats aren’t the end-all of analysis, but sometimes delving into the numbers can shed a different light on a debate. I will try to avoid, as Andrew Lang once wrote, using statistics “as a drunken man uses lampposts — for support rather than for illumination.” Continue reading
Posted in Washington Capitals
Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Brooks Laich, Hockey, Mike Green, NHL, Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals
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Alexander Semin: Should He Stay or Should He Go?
But can you deal Alexander Semin? Practically speaking, is there any semblance of a market for this enigma? Continue reading
Snapshots: High Winds With Some Sunny Skies in Washington
Last night’s 3-2 shootout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes was summed up best by Matt Hendricks when he described it as one that got away. The team had ample opportunity to capitalize on some key chances but were never able to finish. It was that inability to see a play all the way through that ended up costing the Caps a win. Continue reading
The Case for Dealing Sasha Semin
I feel like one of those parents who has a child with incredible intelligence and the ability to achieve whatever he wants, but he refuses to study or apply himself. Continue reading
We’re Going Ugly (Cause We Have to)
Beauty is becoming a beast.
Once we wooed only the pretty girls; now we’re chasing heifers.
We’re going ugly, gang, ’cause it’s the best bet for next spring. Continue reading
OFB TV: Tara & Lis Review Capitals vs. Thrashers
Tara Wheeler and Elisabeth Meinecke discuss the Caps’ wild 6-4 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers, John Erskine’s 2/3 of a Gordie Howe Hat Trick, Alex Semin and Alex Ovechkin switching bodies, and other highlights from the game. Continue reading
Hockey For Haiti, Crazy For Caps Loot
Craving gear from your favorite Capitals, but just can’t bring yourself to buy anything in the aftermath of their first-round loss? Well the National Hockey League Players’ Association has a terrific opportunity for you to expand your sweater collection with unique, game-worn offerings while contributing to a terrific cause. Continue reading
About Last Night: A Young Gun Takes Head-Hunting Punishment, Refs Hardly Care
Aesthetically, it wasn’t pretty last night, and Atlanta played a playoff-style road game — meaning, they were more than content to keep it choppy and ugly — but the Capitals remained patient, received solid if unspectacular netminding from Semyon Varlamov, … Continue reading
Posted in Alexander Semin, Atlanta Thrashers, Bruce Boudreau, Jose Theodore, Mathieu Perreault, National Hockey League, NHL, Semyon Varlamov, Southeast Division, Washington Capitals
Tagged Alexander Semin, Bruce Boudreau, Jose Theodore, Mathieu Perreault, Mike Knuble, Simeon Varlamov, Washington Capitals
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Alexander Semin Signs Extension
According to Tarik El-Bashir of the Washignton Post Alexander Semin has agreed to a one-year extension. El-Bashir did not report the monetary amount in the tweet. Tarik El-Bashir: Alexander Semin has agreed to a one-year extension, GM George McPhee confirmed … Continue reading
Posted in Alexander Semin, NHL, Washington Capitals
Tagged Alexander Semin, Washington Capitals
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