Lafleurs Guy
Guuuuuuuy!
- Jul 20, 2007
- 75,238
- 45,150
Alex Semin II (Mod Warning Post#1)
- Thread starter Lafleurs Guy
- Start date
- Status
- Dec 2, 2010
- 11,393
- 31
But I liked the Condon jokes 
Semin is now a low energy player but he's smart and effective at both ends. Sometimes he needs to put a little more effort but he's usually well positioned and makes up for it. My favourite part is that he pulls off passes that no one expects and keeps the D on their toes knowing he can snipe.
That line is full of dangles.
Semin is now a low energy player but he's smart and effective at both ends. Sometimes he needs to put a little more effort but he's usually well positioned and makes up for it. My favourite part is that he pulls off passes that no one expects and keeps the D on their toes knowing he can snipe.
That line is full of dangles.
He looks better each game. He's getting used to Eller and Galchenyuk's tendencies, and you can see him adjust his passing. He's a creative player. I like how he's pass first to be honest, despite his shot. It makes him much more dangerous in a defender's eyes. He should shoot more, but the approach he seems to have makes the line less predictable and more fluid.
I do want to see him have a more open ice chance just to have a clear look at his current skating ability. It's hard to tell in traffic with him being so tall.
I do want to see him have a more open ice chance just to have a clear look at his current skating ability. It's hard to tell in traffic with him being so tall.
MasterDecoy
Who took my beer?
Wonder what happened to that laser shot? Wrist injuries took their toll?
Regardless, he pulls off passes I wouldn't expect and makes that line better so yay for semen!
Regardless, he pulls off passes I wouldn't expect and makes that line better so yay for semen!
Paul Dipietro
Registered User
- Dec 16, 2009
- 4,131
- 1,075
Auto-correct strikes again (follows tendencies after all)
I think defenders are still extremely wary of his shot so he has very few opportunities to let it fly.
But as long as Galchenyuk and Eller keep scoring it's only going to be a matter of time before they loosen up their coverage and BAM! straight in the kisser
He damn near beat O'Connor on a "Troll Shot" from well out. A matter of inches.
The goalie picked it up at the last second.
He still has a great shot, he took a couple of dangerous shots in the games he's played. I think, right now, that it's not that he's lost his shot just that he's trying to force passes a bit too much. I remember last game on the PP when he had a great chance for a one-timer and then just passed it off, maybe he's trying a bit too hard to create the perfect play.
Alexander the Gr8
Registered User
He definitely lost some power and accuracy on his wrist shot, but I think the slap shot is still there.
He beat Price with a huge one-timer from the slot in practice.
If he can score on Price, he can score on anyone.
Canadian_Brewtality
Registered User
- Feb 16, 2005
- 4,186
- 0
varsaku
Registered User
With that contract and the potential upside, I am really hoping that he has a break through.
S Bah
Registered User
Like the effort from Semin, #13 will be lucky for the Habs playing his game, setting up the plays.
This guy won't last long the way he is playing. Expect to see someone like DSP or Flynn to take his spot on the Galchenyuk line.
No effort whatsoever, fancy plays that never work. So slow with his hands to make a play. He is dragging his line down.
The problem is, we don't really have anyone to replace him.
No effort whatsoever, fancy plays that never work. So slow with his hands to make a play. He is dragging his line down.
The problem is, we don't really have anyone to replace him.
Theodore450
Registered User
- Sep 10, 2013
- 4,535
- 2,273
- Aug 22, 2006
- 60,346
- 16,805
I'm still waiting to see him shoot more, but in the meantime. His passing and vision have been tremendous.
He's allergic to scoring/shooting but his skill level and passing is a welcomed addition to Eller and Galchenyuk. He's made several nice plays defensively so although he makes some soft plays with puck he has the defensive zone presence to not be a PAP/Briere type.
He can't shoot because his hands aren't fast enough. He also loses a ton of puck battle along the boards. Maybe it was just one of those bad games, but with Therrien as coach, he won't have the luxury to have many of those.
Alexander the Gr8
Registered User
Now that's a new one. I've seen every aspect of Semin's game criticized before but not his hands.
Ask the hundreds of defensemen he's undressed in his career.
ottawa
Avatar of the Year*
I think he's trying too much with the puck...sometimes he'll be mid-deke and someone will come pokecheck the puck away or just steal it. It's funny to see, but I'd rather he be more careful.
Dagistitsyn
Registered User
How was he last night? I only caught parts of the game. Benched yet ?
He didn't have a bad game last night, but he wasn't noticeable either. His linemates work ethic put him to shame. I wish he wouldn't 'float' around as much but I guess we knew what we were getting with him.
Soltantgris
Registered User
- May 31, 2010
- 782
- 14
No effort is completely out of realm comment. He is fighting a lot to get the puch, and to keep it. And to get it to his linemates. It's not easy to know each others way of playing for such players. They are east-west players, they have to learn how to play togetter. Look at Crosby - Kessel. Two of the best offensives players in this league, and still they can't find each other on the ice. Asking for Semin - Galchy and Eller to have instant chemistry is plain ridiculus. They have some, still they have work to do, so would have any new created combo.
I'll give him at least 15 games before passing a judgement. He's getting used to his linemates and seems to be still adjusting to MT's system.
For now I'd just wish he'd shoot more and stop trying to deke the entire D before making a pass/shot.
For now I'd just wish he'd shoot more and stop trying to deke the entire D before making a pass/shot.
- Status
Ad
Latest posts
-
Series Talk: WCSF - Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers- Latest: CantHaveTkachev
-
-
-
