Oilers acquire draft pick from Florida in exchange for Semenov

[Canadian26]

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired a conditional draft choice in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft from the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenceman Alexei Semenov.

Semenov, 24, has one goal and one assist with 17 penalty minutes in 11 games so far this season. In 103 career NHL games, the 6'6" 235 lb blueliner has four goals and 10 assists for 14 points and 107 PIM.

The native of Murmansk, Russia had eight assists in 50 games with St. Petersburg of the Russian Superleague last season and added 26 penalty minutes.

Semenov was originally Edmonton's 2nd choice, 36th overall, in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.

I actually liked the way Semenov played, I still like him better than cross.

[PDO]

As I said in the other thread.. I hate this deal. I'm worried 2 years from now we'll see Semenov/Chara comparisons everywhere.

[Canadian26]

Yah me 2, I always thought that semenov had some great potential. The season before the lock out he looked great. I dont think hes been given the opportuinity to show what he can do. He can be really dominating if he wanted to be.

[slapshot™]

I'm worried 2 years from now we'll see Semenov/Chara comparisons everywhere.

A comparison for both points...with Jason I and Jason II.

Jason Arnott was sent packing with no hope...and Jason (II) Bonsignore faded away -> it's a flip of the coin as to which way Semmy will end up, B.