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7 апреля 2006 года. 
Semin Likely Back Next Season // Washington Post

By Tarik El-Bashir

The Washington Capitals are expecting highly touted prospect Alexander Semin to rejoin the team next season as negotiations to end his nearly two-year hiatus from the NHL enter their final stages. A deal is expected to be announced next week, according to a source.

A first-round draft pick by the Capitals in 2002, Semin, 22, likely is the second-most skilled player in the organization behind Alex Ovechkin, the favorite to win the Calder Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year.

Semin had 10 goals and 12 assists in 52 games for the Capitals in 2003-04, his rookie season.

Semin was suspended by the Capitals in September 2004 after he failed to report to the team's minor league affiliate in Portland, Maine. He instead remained in Russia and played for Lada Togliatti, a top team in the Russian Super League.

Semin said at the time he was not permitted to return to North America because he had not fulfilled his two-year obligation in the Russian military.

The Capitals unsuccessfully attempted to force him to return by filing a motion for a preliminary injunction against Semin in U.S. District Court in Washington last fall. Meantime, Semin remained in his homeland, where he most recently played for Mytishi Khimik.

Semin's mandatory military obligation expires this summer, clearing the way for his return. The status of his contract with the Capitals remains unclear.

With a smooth skating stride and deft stick-handing moves, Semin is widely considered to be a first- or second-line winger with plenty of offensive potential. His addition could take some of the pressure off of Ovechkin, who is often double-teamed or shadowed by a designated player on the opposing team.

Capitals General Manager George McPhee did not return a message left with a team spokesman.

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