MVP Alex Ovechkin returned back to the US today after visiting with his grandfather in Russia. With 2g and 5a on the year, I am not exactly sure what makes him so special. Sure, he is a great player to have on your team, but all he can do is skate well, have a good head, pass well and put up 100 point seasons. Isn't Alexander Semin the real star?
Semin (24) was the Capitals first round selection in 2002 (13th overall). He is currently the 2nd leading 
scorer in the league, behind Malkin, but Pittsburgh knows him more for his off-ice antics. Semin said in a Yahoo Sports interview, "What's so special about [Crosby]? I don't see anything special there. Yes, he does skate well, has a good head, good pass. But there's nothing else." (Yahoo!).
Sorry Mr. Semin, but Sidney Crosby is the leader of the NHL's young talent. Whether or not he is the leagues best player and the new NHL's savior is yet to be determined. There is no doubt that players such as yourself, Alexander Ovechkin, Evgeni Malkin, Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Corey Perry are all going to be great players. The NHL today has the best young group of stars that I have ever seen; frankly, I enjoy watching each player and will continue to do so. When the final whistle blows, Sid "The Kid" Crosby will still be the face of the NHL. He has an on-ice and off-ice presence that is matched by none. This Kid is making things possible and making dreams come true. I know that what you said came through an interpreter and was most likely a meaningless statement, but if you want to be a star, you need to know when to fill your mouth with your sushi and know when to talk. Because, after all, being a SUPERstar is more than grabbing points.
Matt@Penstation
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