Alexander Semin

Euphoria spread across the nation on May 20, when Russia defeated Slovakia 6-2 in the Gold Medal match of the 2012 World Hockey Championship. The tournament provides insight into the modern interrelationship between NHL and post-Soviet Russia. Additionally, Alexander Semin provides an example of an instance where these two cultures diverge.  

HELSINKI — Russia won the world championship Sunday by defeating Slovakia 6-2. Alexander Semin of the Washington Capitals scored two goals and had an assist in the rout. Russia scored three times in the second period to take control.  

"We are the Big Red Machine just now," defenseman Nikolai Kulemin of the Toronto Maple Leafs said. "But without Alex Ovechkin and Pavel Datsyuk it would be very hard to score all those goals. And Evgeni Malkin, what can you say? He's the best ...  

Semin, 28, will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Alexander Semin scored a career-high 40 goals during the 2009-10 season. This season, he scored only 21 goals. "There's no question, he likes Washington and the organization," Gandler said.  

But at least Alexander Semin will be available. Semin's agent, Mark Gandler, told ESPN the Magazine that the highly skilled right wing will not re-sign with the Washington Capitals. He is seeking a fresh start with another NHL team. The Detroit ...  

Russia won the world championship Sunday by defeating Slovakia 6-2 in Helsinki. Alexander Semin of the Washington Capitals scored two goals and had an assist in the rout. Russia scored three times in the second period to take control. Alexander Pereszhogin, Alexei Tereshenko, Detroit’s Pavel Datsyuk and tournament MVP Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins scored the other goals, with Datsyuk and Alexander Ovechkin of the Capitals assisting...  

May 15, 2012 - The two biggest decisions that Washington Capitals General Manager George McPhee would face in the summer of 2012 were made for him hours apart Monday. In the morning, Dale Hunter, who had coached McPhee's roster for all of 74 ...  

There's change coming to the Washington Capitals this summer and it's not just their head coach. Barring a complete change of heart, forward Alexander Semin won't be back in Washington next season. According to Semin's agent Mark Gandler, the ...  

First it was Dale Hunter leaving, then the agent for Alexander Semin came out saying his client is headed to free agency. And this is only Day 2 of the offseason for the Capitals.  

Forward Alexander Semin and defenseman Dennis Wideman are the most attractive players set to hit the open market as unrestricted free agents July 1, though only one might be brought back. It appears Semin is poised to test waters and the belief is that he ...  

The Caps did not do true line rushes at the skate, though Mattias Sjogren and Mathieu Perreault both skated up ice with Jason Chimera and Nicklas Backstrom. It would be surprising if Semin does not play, though with playoff secrecy nothing is certain.  

There are players like goaltender Braden Holtby and others who have helped lead their respective teams this 2012 NHL Playoffs, as any team who is still in championship contention has starts performing at the top of their game. Yet there are still those ...  

Semin skated on the fourth line with Mike Knuble and Keith Aucoin at the Garden. The Russian winger had a brutal Game 1, committing two stick penalties and finishing with a minus-1 rating. It's possible this is just a message; the last time ...  

Capitals winger Alexander Semin has reportedly told his agent, Mark Gandler, that he has no intentions of signing a contract extension with the club. According to ESPN.com, the 28-year-old is looking to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 ...  

The lines remained the same from Sunday's practice, with Alex Ovechkin on the right wing with Troy Brouwer and Brooks Laich, then Jason Chimera-Backstrom-Johansson and Matt Hendricks-Jay Beagle-Joel Ward. Jeff Schultz is back in the lineup for ...