e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 Washington Post Article Asked to describe the discipline problems without naming names:“I don’t mind saying Alexander Semin’s name, because he’s one guy who has so much talent, he could easily be the best player in the league, and just for whatever reason, just doesn’t care. “When you’ve got a guy like that, you need him to be your best player, or one of your best players, and when he doesn't show up, you almost get the sense that he wants to be back in Russia. That’s tough to win when you’ve got a guy like that who’s supposed to be your best player not being your best player, or one of your best players." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 Saw it and loved it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 1 Travis reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 Matt Bradley... I have no problem naming this guy... He has so much weight he could be the biggest enforcer in this league. For some reason he decides not to do his job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 Bradley isnt just an enforcer. Detroit could use a guy like him since he can actually play. This quote reminds me of Roberts(?) talking about how Reichel would have his bags packed ready to go home as soon as playoffs started and how its hard to win with guys like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) Matt Bradley... I have no problem naming this guy... He has so much weight he could be the biggest enforcer in this league. For some reason he decides not to do his job. Really? He was in 10 fights last season, and that's with 21 games missed due to injury (14 for a busted finger). And he's tall but not that heavy. Ericsson is bigger than Bradley. Edited August 17, 2011 by haroldsnepsts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itchin' to go 16 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 Dead on accurate though. Ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 Really? He was in 10 fights last season, and that's with 21 games missed due to injury (14 for a busted finger). And he's tall but not that heavy. Ericsson is bigger than Bradley. humour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted August 17, 2011 Maybe this article will help to demonstrate to people here why admitting even one possible cancer into the locker room is a big risk, and why Holland avoids it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) humour Wasn't funny (I got that you were parodying the quote on Semin, but thought you were making an actual point about the kind of fighter Bradley was at the same time). Edited August 17, 2011 by haroldsnepsts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 965 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 Oh it's on now, I hope Bradley re-watch's that fight with Marc Staal again because Semin's got fists of fury he does so he'd better be careful... 1 lil Wing's fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigTex 1 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 Thank God for this story, something to actually talk about while waiting for camp to begin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 Not exactly earth shattering news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pQZP3l-0Vg 2 Bar Down and 13dangledangle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 Bradley is a terrible fighter, but he's probably right about Semin. It's one thing when the media questions him, but when your own teammates do it in public, that's really bad. I wonder if Semin will care about this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 After reading Bradleys comments, I have to believe that Alex Semin probably doesn't care about what Bradley thinks either! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted August 17, 2011 After reading Bradleys comments, I have to believe that Alex Semin probably doesn't care about what Bradley thinks either! I think Helm should call out Hudler the same way. 1 Detroit \# 1 Fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 At least this wasn't about Semin's at best questionable fighting skills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 At least this wasn't about Semin's at best questionable fighting skills. In that case, Bradley would have no room to talk. 2 seeinred and GMRwings1983 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 At least this wasn't about Semin's at best questionable fighting skills. You can go a lot lower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 965 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) Did that guy even notice that he called him Jizz? That was funny and everyone should call him that. Edited August 18, 2011 by 13dangledangle 1 lil Wing's fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 BizNasty2point0 Paul BissonnetteAfter hearing Matt Bradley's comments about Alexander Semin, I wonder if Semin is planning another drum solo? also linked the hilarious ***** fit video. hilarious how even players on other teams rip on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 So what's worse? Turtling or doing whatever that ***** slap bongo solo that Semin did? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) also linked the hilarious ***** fit video. hilarious how even players on other teams rip on him. Bahaha!!! Bongo solo! Semin fights like my 3 year old niece fights. Actually, she would probably kick his ass and KO him, lol. Even the annoucers can't help themselves and crack up and start making fun of him, lol. (I don't know how to imbed it) Edited August 19, 2011 by sleepwalker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 Bahaha!!! Bongo solo! Semin fights like my 3 year old niece fights. Actually, she would probably kick his ass and KO him, lol. Even the annoucers can't help themselves and crack up and start making fun of him, lol. (I don't know how to imbed it) Actually, that's the best hand speed I've seen since Craig Berube. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites