Bibby89 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Is there startling new Semin news no one has told us about?? Nope he still DOAN't know what team he is signing with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMazz Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Nope he still DOAN't know what team he is signing with... Ain't that a cryin' Shane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oconnellrules Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 why hasnt there been any news whatsoever on this guy? can he just fvcking sign anywhere already so i can get my head out of the clouds!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeDev Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Well on NHL.com there's a video on Semin and they do mention us being in the race for Semin so that has to be something right? Atleast we know we're in it instead of just assuming we are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMazz Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) Well on NHL.com there's a video on Semin and they do mention us being in the race for Semin so that has to be something right? Atleast we know we're in it instead of just assuming we are Link to video: http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=638161 Yup, but it seems more like speculation then an actual shortlist and actually "in the race". Edited July 18, 2012 by TheMazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck the Duck Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 At first I was lukewarm to the idea of brining Semin on board. The more I think about it, the more I think it's a chance we should take, especially if we can get him on a 2-3 year deal. There just aren't any forward prospects in our system that will be ready to make the jump up the next few seasons, and we clearly have a large hole in the top 6. Using Tedenby or Clarkson there won't cut it. Henrique-Zajac-Kovy Semin-Elias-Zubrus Tedenby/Bernier-Josefson-Clarkson Carter-Gionta-Bernier/Barsch Those lines don't look so bad to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oconnellrules Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 i know theres risk with semin but we were 2 games from the cup and lost our captain! LETS STAY IN CONTENTION BY REPLACING 70-85 PTS ZACH WOULDVE SCORED THIS YR!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewarkDevil5 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 At first I was lukewarm to the idea of brining Semin on board. The more I think about it, the more I think it's a chance we should take, especially if we can get him on a 2-3 year deal. There just aren't any forward prospects in our system that will be ready to make the jump up the next few seasons, and we clearly have a large hole in the top 6. Using Tedenby or Clarkson there won't cut it. Henrique-Zajac-Kovy Semin-Elias-Zubrus Tedenby/Bernier-Josefson-Clarkson Carter-Gionta-Bernier/Barsch Those lines don't look so bad to me. If we had Semin I'd probably want to try him out on a line with Ilya whether with Zajac or Henrique centering. I'd love to see if there could be some chemistry created there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMazz Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) If we had Semin I'd probably want to try him out on a line with Ilya whether with Zajac or Henrique centering. I'd love to see if there could be some chemistry created there. Kovy-Zajac-Semin Elias-Henrique-Zubrus Teddy-Josefson-Clarkson CBGB Barch/Cam That lineup sounds good to me. Edited July 18, 2012 by TheMazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) Kovy-Zajac-Semin Elias-Henrique-Zubrus Teddy-Josefson-Clarkson CBGB Barch/Cam That lineup sounds good to me. Looks good but still not sold on that third line. I hope Tedenby finally works out. Edited July 18, 2012 by DevsMan84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMazz Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) Looks good but still not sold on that third line. I hope Tedenby finally works out. Well then re-signing Sykora I would think isn't out of the question. This would give the Devils a potential third line of: Sykora-Josefson-Clarkson. Although I really hope Tedenby works out as well. This is going to be what I assume is a "prove yourself" year for him. In my opinion, what I believe is the most likely scenario is if Tedenby DOESN'T pan out (and only if doesn't) then a trade will be made. Edited July 18, 2012 by TheMazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibby89 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I thought went he was paired with JJ and Clarkson he looked the most comfortable so maybe if he gets this shot it will finally work out for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck the Duck Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 If we had Semin I'd probably want to try him out on a line with Ilya whether with Zajac or Henrique centering. I'd love to see if there could be some chemistry created there. I see where you're coming from. Personally, I would be afraid that Semin and Kovy's styles are too similar to put them on the same line. You need someone to go into the corners and dig out pucks much like Zach used to. I don't see either of these 2 doing that. Plus, you can't expect the center to be the 1st guy in on the forecheck either. For those reasons, I had them split up with Henrique on the first line to take over for Zach, and Zubrus on the 2nd to forecheck and cycle the hell out of other teams. Either way, the 1st 2 lines are much more formidible with Semin in the lineup than without him. I just feel that, without someone there to replace some, if not all, of Zach's offensive production, this team will struggle mightily to score more than 1 or 2 goals per game next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) Theres a poll on NHL.com asking who's going to sign Semin. We're currently 3rd in the poll behind the rest of the field and Detroit. Doesnt mean anything, but guess can't give up hope for his possible signing here yet. http://www.nhl.com Its on the bottom right of the frontpage Edited July 18, 2012 by ghdi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joonas #6 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 @dchesnokov Semin's agent Mark Gandler tells SovSport "Washington is constantly offering us to come back." #Caps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck the Duck Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 @dchesnokov Maybe, but on what terms. Obviously, the offer can't be very good which says a lot more about what they think of him. Gandler is going to have to work harder for this client than he has for anyone else, which is amazing considering the pure talent Semin possesses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I just want him to sign somewhere already or go back to Russia and play in the KHL. Hopefully he signs with US! C'MON LOU!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMazz Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 ToddCordell: Alex Semin's agent, Mark Gandler, when asked if they've been talking with the #NJDevils: "I can't comment (on that)." Take that as you will but personally, when I hear "I can't comment" or "no comment" I feel that means that something is brewing... But perhaps that is just me looking too much into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 ToddCordell: Alex Semin's agent, Mark Gandler, when asked if they've been talking with the #NJDevils: "I can't comment (on that)." Take that as you will but personally, when I hear "I can't comment" or "no comment" I feel that means that something is brewing... But perhaps that is just me looking too much into it. Eh its more than nothing but less than something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prucenterrules Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Eh its more than nothing but less than something. It does sound Devilish though. Maybe since we hardly ever hear about the Devils being involved in a free agent we just assume now when someone says they can't comment that it means he is signing here. Gosh just pick somewhere already alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) ToddCordell: Alex Semin's agent, Mark Gandler, when asked if they've been talking with the #NJDevils: "I can't comment (on that)." Take that as you will but personally, when I hear "I can't comment" or "no comment" I feel that means that something is brewing... But perhaps that is just me looking too much into it. It is looking too much into it. Cheshnokov said the agent's favorite two words were 'no comment'. And if the offers are as bad as they seem, I wouldn't want to go advertising that anyway. Edited July 21, 2012 by NJDevs4978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghdi Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 ToddCordell: Alex Semin's agent, Mark Gandler, when asked if they've been talking with the #NJDevils: "I can't comment (on that)." Take that as you will but personally, when I hear "I can't comment" or "no comment" I feel that means that something is brewing... But perhaps that is just me looking too much into it. You're looking too much into it. The same "No comment" is the same answer he's given to other bloggers from other teams. The only thing its better than is "The Devils or Semin is not interested", and thats the only thing Im holding onto in respect to Semin coming here. There's been nothing but speculation on who can use him and nothing substantial as to our interest. Semin has no incentive to sign right now. I wouldnt be surprised if he's not signed till sometime later in August or at least not until Doan is off the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masked Fan Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 ToddCordell: Alex Semin's agent, Mark Gandler, when asked if they've been talking with the #NJDevils: "I can't comment (on that)." Take that as you will but personally, when I hear "I can't comment" or "no comment" I feel that means that something is brewing... But perhaps that is just me looking too much into it. This does leave the possibility there & that he is respecting Lou's Status Quo philosophy. But I aint going to be breaking out the celebratory box of doanuts just yet. I thought it was just waiting on him getting back from Mother Russia, is he back in the USA yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 This does leave the possibility there & that he is respecting Lou's Status Quo philosophy. But I aint going to be breaking out the celebratory box of doanuts just yet. I thought it was just waiting on him getting back from Mother Russia, is he back in the USA yet?? DOANuts!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giodude Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Anybody hear anything new on Semin now that Nash is a Rag? I hope there is no news because he's out drinking vodka with Kovy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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