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Semin's agent on contract talk: 'I don't believe in discounts'
Semin's agent on contract talk: 'I don't believe in discounts'
Almost two months ago I had a chance to speak with Alexander Semin about the final year of his contract and to ask him whether the negotiations with the Washington Capitals had begun. "Not yet," - Semin told me back then . "Right now, let it be between the team and myself. I am not going to say ...
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Japers' Rink — ... To that end, Semin's agent is quoted as saying: "I don't believe in discounts." I wonder if he makes the same percentage on a KHL deal as an NHL one. [Examiner] ...

Don’t Look For A Home-Town Discount For Semin
KK Hockey — ... line-up.” I asked Gandler if there was a possibility Semin would be traded at the deadline if both sides cannot find a compromise by March. “You don’t trade one of your best players from a play-off team to another play-off team. It is self defeating,” - Semin’s agent replied. And finally, a lot of fans believe that Semin might give a “discount” to the Capitals. I wondered if this could become an issue in the negotiations. Gandler’s reply was firm: “I don’t believe in discounts.” more Filed in: ...

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