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Is Alexander Semin Really a ‘System Smasher’?
thehockeywriters.com - 10/19/2009
Is Alexander Semin Really a ‘System Smasher’?
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Unbeknownst to many hockey fans, a large number of Washington Capitals’ fans see Alex Ovechkin and Alexander Semin as equals when it comes to pure skill. Heck, you might be surprised as to which Alex would win if players/commentators voted on categories like ‘best wrist shot’ and ‘best hands’ ...
stormingthecrease.com - 10/14/2009
Alex Semin, the System Smasher
— stormingthecrease.com — Last night's 3-2 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils demonstrated more than ever that Alex Semin... is incapable of adhering to Bruce Boudreau's system. The coach was diplomatic about it after the game, but it was plainly obvious that he saw more than ... (more) Alex Semin, the System Smasher

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Capitals: Sometimes brain dead but always talented
sportingnews.com - 10/15/2009
Capitals: Sometimes brain dead but always talented
— sportingnews.com — Couch Bruce Boudreau wishes he could get inside the heads of his players, some of whom go... "brain dead." Their owner, Ted Leonsis, recently said they played like spoiled teenagers. Their coach, Bruce Boudreau, could only think of one ... (more) Capitals: Sometimes brain dead but always talented

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community.foxsports.com - 10/22/2009
The Trouble with Nylander.
— community.foxsports.com — The Washington Capitals recent "demotion" of center Michael Nylander to the AHL's Grand Rapid Griffins for a... two-week conditioning stint has resulted in a minor resurrection of speculation he could either be traded to another NHL team or perhaps ... (more) The Trouble with Nylander.

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