Comments on: TSN Trashes Alex Semin, Calls Him a “Loser” and “Coach Killer”

By: Jasper Johns

Jasper Johns — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:09:00 +0000

Am I the only one that has seen Semin play? He does give up and plays and he definitely takes too many penalties – stupid ones and at the worst time for his team. I am a Hawks fan and we could use some firepower but I trust our management is smart enough to make it a one-year deal.

By: tomandyourmom

tomandyourmom — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 01:14:00 +0000

Wow. CRAAAAZY amount of homers on this board. You need to get into the real world. Semin is a lazy bitch. All that anti-Euro sentiment really seems to hurt Malkin, Datsyuk, Hasek, Lidstrom, etc. Get a clue.

By: Ummmm

Ummmm — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:28:00 +0000

Russian and Canadian are nationalities, not races. Duh.
He’s talking about their SKILL… guys, can you read?
Moving on.

By: Ana

Ana — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 21:49:00 +0000

How can you say “he’s this generation’s Alexei Kovalev” and not understand that you’re drawing parallels based on race? Nobody’s calling Bobby Ryan this generation’s Mike Gartner, because that would be ridiculous. They have nothing in common except for nationality.

You’re parroting ideas of Semin’s character that have come from thin air, and perpetuated to the point where they’re accepted as fact. This is exactly the reason why we try to call out mainstream media when they make lazy, xenophobic assumptions, because it creates an environment where people can repeat them without feeling they need to back them up.

You are certainly entitled to your best guesses about what goes on in the locker room, just like everyone else, but to say that these opinions exist in a vacuum uninfluenced by any racial stereotypes is disingenuous.

By: Peter Hassett

Peter Hassett — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 21:17:00 +0000

I did read the articles. Like this one from Toronto, which is chock full of those pesky fact things: http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2012/7/7/3142627/refutation-of-stupid-semin-arguments

The rest of your points don’t make sense and aren’t relevant, so I’ll just pretend you said our site is great and you read it every day.

Thanks, dude!

By: CCCP74

CCCP74 — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 20:43:00 +0000

“No, WE don’t want to bring in nationality. We want to identify when other do that through unspoken prejudice.”
Not Canadian + doesn’t talk much + Russian = Soulless. <– Ahem.
They don't bash Malkin, Ovi or any other Russian. They bashed the PLAYER. Semin is leaving the Caps for a reason. Give it a week and when he signs with Pittsburgh, he'll be crucified for the decision.
"We're not insulting them because we disagree; we're insulting them because their argument is unsubstantiated and filled with innuendo. Just like yours is."
Do you not read the articles? Its riddled with blinded pseudo-facts, perhaps as it should be, but lets be real here.. you're attacking a TV station for bashing a player, even worse, an EX-CAPS player. I don't need to substantiate the fact that every hockey broadcast scrutinizes any particular player, because they do, regardess if they're Canadian or not, english speaking or not… You've all just knee-jerked because he attacked a "former" Caps player, and yet the Caps community is quick to throw Jeff Schultz under the bus, along with Wideman and whoever. And we all have, Twitter is crawling with nay-sayers.
C'mon, no innuendo's needed. Just be intelligent… you know, HOCKEY intelligent. If you're gonna bash TSN, you better line up CBC, NBC, Versus and the NHL Network. Stick to product on the ice and in the GM's office, not those covering it and you'll sleep better.

By: Peter Hassett

Peter Hassett — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:00:00 +0000

“he is this generation’s Alexei Kovalev and no one can dispute that.”

Yes they can. Much of the hockey blogosphere has been disputing exactly that since last week.

“You want to bring Nationalities into the mix”

No, WE don’t want to bring in nationality. We want to identify when other do that through unspoken prejudice.

“Insulting TSN simply because you don’t agree makes you look just as foolish as they did.”

We’re not insulting them because we disagree; we’re insulting them because their argument is unsubstantiated and filled with innuendo. Just like yours is.

By: CCCP74

CCCP74 — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:55:00 +0000

Gretzky tried coaching… and crapped the bed. Players of “that” caliber are not calling FA’s on behalf of teams to lure them. Also known as hook, line and sinker.

By: CCCP74

CCCP74 — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:52:00 +0000

No offense, but being Canadian has nothing to do with this. I’m a Caps fan and lets be realistic here, he is this generation’s Alexei Kovalev and no one can dispute that. Aside from Pierre McGuire (which I think for all the smarts in the world needs a lesson in common sense), I respect these guys’ opinions far more than ANY other broadcaster. You want to bring Nationalities into the mix, American broadcasters yes, even the fine folks at CSN are absolutely clueless as far as how the game goes. More reactive than analytical and they always state the obvious during the game. Semin is a great player… when he wants to be. Semin is a great teammate… when he wants to be. Is he a loser? No, he won a World Championship. Is he a coach killer? I’m inclined to think so – but I’m also a firm believer that what makes a good player great is its supporting cast. Semin needs a guy like Malkin to magnify his skillset. He never had that chance here in Washington. TSN is no worse than any other network on TV – but at least they’re educated. Ask any broadcaster NOT in the Washington area and/or fanbase, and they’d probably say the same thing, otherwise he would have been signed by now. Insulting TSN simply because you don’t agree makes you look just as foolish as they did. Spare yourself the “homer” calls and just admit they’re right. I’m waiting for you guys to tear him to shreds once he signs with Pittsburgh, and I’m going to enjoy the backlash and hypocrisy. Cheers, eh!

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