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Semyon Varlamov

Colorado Avalanche

1988/04/27 23

6-2 209

Samara, USSR (RUS)

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the Washington Capitals in 2006 (1st round)

Year Team GP MIN W L OTL GA GAA SA SV SV% SO
2011-12 Avalanche 32 1902 14 16 2 95 3 0 -95 .899 2

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Owns a big frame, which he uses effectively to cover a lot of net. Has fast reflexes, a good glove hand and moves well in his crease. Displays the calm demeanor required to thrive between the pipes at the NHL level.
Flaws
  • Has occasional problems with his technique and positioning, which reduces his overall effectiveness as a puck-stopper. Isn't great at communicating with defenders.
Career Potential
  • Solid starting goaltender with some upside.
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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 2, 2011 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Colorado Avalanche to a three-year contract.
July 1, 2011 Acquired from the Washington Capitals.
March 22, 2011 Missed 11 games (knee injury).
February 26, 2011 Knee injury, day-to-day.
January 22, 2011 Missed 1 game (lower body injury).
January 20, 2011 Lower body injury, day-to-day.
November 22, 2010 Recalled from Portland (AHL).
November 11, 2010 Loaned to Portland (AHL) for conditioning.
November 10, 2010 Missed 13 games (groin).
October 23, 2010 Groin, injured reserve.
October 16, 2010 Missed 4 games (undisclosed).
October 6, 2010 Undisclosed, injured reserve.
February 27, 2010 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
December 29, 2009 Missed 9 games (groin) and assigned to Hershey (AHL) on a conditioning assignment.
December 9, 2009 Groin, day-to-day.
March 30, 2009 Recalled from Hershey (AHL).
March 28, 2009 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
March 25, 2009 Recalled from Hershey (AHL).
March 24, 2009 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
March 15, 2009 Recalled from Hershey (AHL).
December 29, 2008 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
December 26, 2008 Recalled from Hershey (AHL).
December 19, 2008 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
December 12, 2008 Recalled from Hershey (AHL).
October 2, 2008 Assigned to Hershey (AHL).
July 11, 2007 Signed by the Washington Capitals to a three-year entry-level contract.

Trades

July 1, 2011 Washington Capitals traded Semyon Varlamov to the Colorado Avalanche for a 1st round selection in 2012 and a conditional 2nd round selection.
June 24, 2006 Drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round (23rd overall) in 2006.

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