Thanks once again to OFB friend Dmitry Chesnokov who passes along this gem from fellow Sovetsky Sport writer Dmitry Shumin who spoke with Alexander Semin after the win over Boston.
Ted Leonsis said before the interview: “Only one question in English.” But Alex jokingly said: “No, let’s talk in Russian.” And then he explained how he scored the game winning goal.
“It happened quite easy. The puck was on the blue line, I took it, slid under my skates, ran forward and shot it without a thought.”
Why without a thought?
“In our business fractions of a second decide everything. Actually I will start shooting more. I have a different style of play. But I have decided to change it a little.”
Why did the Capitals have a series of three losses recently?
“We were winning a lot recently, haven’t you noticed? But the team is not made of steel. Slumps happen. We lost three then. Now we won two. We are on a rise. Everything is good.”
Did you get upset that you were not invited to the All Star Game in Montreal?
“I missed a lot [of games] due to injury. I wanted to go. But it turned out this way. There is nothing [you can do].”
What will you do during this pause in the season?
“I was thinking about going to Miami to get some rest. But I have decided to stay in Washington. My friends are here to visit me. I won’t be bored.”
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hahaha misleading title much? Semin shooting more is probably the good part of this…
Yeah I agree, thought it was implying the Caps and him came to terms on an extension or that he did not want to leave, you sneaky devils. Got me all excited. Though saying what he did might help us in knowing he wants to be where he knows people.
Yeah, got me all excited, too!
Especially with the Bouwmeester rumor that’s been floated, you had me thinking there was widespread worry that Semin didn’t plan to reup at the end of his deal. As though there would be a better team to play for…
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