Alexander Semin News

Semin (lower-body) is on the ice for pre-game warmups.

Semin took warmups on Saturday, but left the ice early and ended up getting scratched. If he makes it through tonight's warmups, he is expected to play vs. the Ducks. Semin has five goals and three assists with a plus-7 rating in his last 10 games.

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Semin (lower-body) will not play this afternoon.

Semin left Thursday's game after playing just 4:21 and did not return. Semin was on the ice for warmups but left early after a couple of spins around the ice. Semin is listed as day-to-day so his availability for Sunday's game is uncertain. Elias Lindholm will skate in Semin's spot.

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No update on Semin who left Thursday's game with a lower-body injury.

Semin played just 4:21 before leaving the game and not returning. Semin was the only play who was not on the ice for the Hurricanes' practice this morning. His status for Saturday's afternoon (4:00 pm EST) game is uncertain. Monitor his status as puck-drop draws near tomorrow.

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Semin has been moved onto the Hurricanes top-line with Eric Staal and Jeff Skinner.

Semin has a goal and four assists in seven games since returning to the lineup after a concussion. Staal and Skinner have both played well lately as well, so this is a line the should generate some serious offence for the Hurricanes.

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Hurricanes Kirk Muller confirms Semin will rejoin the Hurricanes line up tonight. Says he will watch and see how to work him in given he's been out so long.

Semin has not played since November 16 against the Blues. Prior to getting concussed he has three goals and six assists in 20 games. Expect the Hurricanes to ease him back into action. Semin still possesses one of the NHL's best wrist shots and is a threat to scored whenever he is on the ice. He is only owned in 74% of Yahoo! leagues so if he is available in your league, he would definitely be worth an add.

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Semin (concussion) will not travel with the Hurricanes on their two game road-trip.

Semin has missed the last seven games after bin concussed on November 16 vs. St. Louis. He has resumed on-ice activities so his return is looming near, but it won't come until after Thursday.

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Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said Alex Semin (concussion) is feeling better and could be back on ice early next week.

Semin has missed the last four games altering being concussed on November 16. A return to the ice next week, could have him back in the lineup by next weekend.

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The Hurricanes have placed Alex Semin (concussion) on IR.

Semin suffered a concussion half-way through Saturday's game against the Blues. There has been no updates on how serious Semin's concussion is. Consider him out indefinitely until the Hurricanes establish some type of timetable.

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Hurricanes head coach Kirk Muller says Semin has a concussion and is out indefinitely.

Semin was injured on Sunday against the Blues. This is bad news for an already struggling offence in Carolina. Semin will be re-evaluated, where the severity of his concussion will be determined. For now he is out indefinitely with no timetable for his return.

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Semin (upper-body) is out tonight.

Semin left Saturday's game after playing just 11:55 and did not return. Semin will be re-evaluated this afternoon and the nature and severity of the injury should be released. Consider him day-to-day and questionable for Thursday.

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Alexander Semin is back at Hurricanes practice today.

This is a good sign that Semin will be ready to go in the Hurricanes season opener on Friday. Carolina head coach Kirk Muller said that Semin could jump into the lineup without practising, so it looks like he will be good-to-go on Friday. He will play on his regular line with Eric Staal and Jiri Tlusty aswell as on the first power-play unit.

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Alexander Semin has a 50-50 chance of playing on opening night says head coach Kirk Muller.

Semin has been dealing with a wrist injury that has kept him out of practice. Muller said that Semin could jump into the lineup without practicing before Friday. Monitor his status as the week goes on if you are in a daily league. If you are in a weekly league it might be wise to keep him out of the lineup for the first week.

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Semin is still dealing with a wrist injury and remains day-to-day.

Carolina head coach Kirk Muller said he won't know if Semin can play until closer to the Hurricanes season opener on October 4th. The injury is not expected to be serious so this should not affect Semin's draft status.

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Semin has concussion, out last 2 games Muller says.

This is a tough break if you have Semin. He had posted three goals and five assists in his last six games. Make sure to get him out of your lineup. Chad LaRose will move up to the first line and Jared Staal will join his brother Jordan on the second line.

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Semin not at skate. LaRose filling in on top line. Muller said yesterday Semin was OK.

Semin received a maintenance game yesterday but is not on the ice again today. We'll have to wait for an update from the Hurricanes to see if he will play tonight vs. New York. If he does not play Chad LaRose will take his spot on the top line with Eric Staal and Jiri Tlusty.

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