Semyon Varlamov: "Let's Not Get Hasty"

by tuvanhillbilly on Apr 20, 2010 11:17 PM EDT in Translations

Following his outstanding performance in the Capitals 5-1 win in Montreal, Sovetsky Sport correspondent Gennady Boguslavsky caught up with Semyon Varlamov and got his take on the game.

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- After the game in Washington (6:5 OT) you said that you weren't satisfied with your game, having let in three goals. What do you have to say now?

"This time the whole team played great. They took advantage of a lot of opportunities. Even though it is really tough to play in Montreal with fans like theirs. There is a lot of pressure here. You can't let up even for a second, especially in the first period, when the Canadiens were running and had the initiative."

- Did it seem to you like Montreal was not changing things up?

"Every game is different. Tomorrow they might totally change their style of attack."

- Did Theodore give you any hints? After all, he played for Montreal for a long time and knows the team well.

"Jose is a great guy, and I always feel his support. He encourages me before the games. Theodore even helped me last season."

- Would you say there has been a turning point in the series and Washington has found its game?

"I wouldn't be too hasty. I'm sure that Montreal hasn't given up yet. The series is only 2-1 now. In game four the Canadiens will be playing twice as furiously. The only thing they need is victory."

- From a goaltender's point of view, can a statement like Ovechkin's about the "shaking hands of Halak" unnerve a goalkeeper? After all, Jaroslav was yanked after he let in a third goal!

"Halak is a great goaltender, and I don't agree with Ovechkin on this. Everything was fine with my opponent's hands. All the goals scored on Jaroslav were difficult ones. Some were screened, some were deflections... Halak simply didn't have a chance."

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Halak is a great goaltender, and I don’t agree with Ovechkin on this. Everything was fine with my opponent’s hands. All the goals scored on Jaroslav were difficult ones. Some were screened, some were deflections… Halak simply didn’t have a chance."

Talk about a level headed politically correct goalie. Joe Biden should use him as his personal speaker.

Somebody forgot to pick-up the trailer.

by DJ Reverse on Apr 20, 2010 11:21 PM EDT reply actions

The series doesn’t go on hold between games. When you respect your opponent, you don’t give them any stupid comments to fire them up. Maybe that’s an important takeaway from the Russian media blackout at the Olympics.

I am a hockey fan first, and a Caps fan second.

by iwearstripes on Apr 21, 2010 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Or, perhaps, secretly playing Good Cap, Bad Cap.

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Sorry.

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by winterion on Apr 21, 2010 2:15 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Respect for the opponent, respect for his teammate and a subtle reminder the series is not yet won.

Go Varly.

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by EmilyB on Apr 20, 2010 11:26 PM EDT reply actions

Love this. Some players seem like they spout respect for their opponents because they’re supposed to, but Varly seems genuine in the way he talks about it. It’s both good sportsmanship and good sense for a hockey team with a history of not putting together 60 minute efforts when they need to.

by Videre on Apr 20, 2010 11:29 PM EDT reply actions

I agree. Maybe it’s being one of the newer guys on the team, maybe it’s the language barrier, but Varly seems to have a different perspective on the NHL. I like it.

"My face is my mask."

by Jake Shapiro on Apr 20, 2010 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Kid is a PRO. And the goalie of our future.

This makes me happy, very happy.

by DonnieKnutts on Apr 20, 2010 11:57 PM EDT reply actions

Looking alot like the goalie of our present, too. Seems mature beyond his years.

by mechanicsville on Apr 21, 2010 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Thanks Tuvan!

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by Carl Putnam on Apr 21, 2010 12:12 AM EDT reply actions

There are questions about his durability, but you gotta love where Varlamov’s head’s at. He seems to know what’s up in his interviews and he doesn’t seem phased at all by the goalie situation in DC. When he gets the start he almost always is focused and ready to play.

Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst

by Killer_Carlson on Apr 21, 2010 1:15 AM EDT reply actions

If anything, we have two very professional goaltenders.

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by iced on Apr 21, 2010 4:07 AM EDT up reply actions

four…

by stevie LL on Apr 21, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Let’s not get hasty, let’s get reality.

by Sjomin on Apr 21, 2010 6:06 AM EDT reply actions

Hasty Pudding a la Varly::

…hasty pudding was once a popular American food because of its low cost, long shelf life, and versatility, and was eaten with both sweet and savory accompaniments, such as maple syrup…

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hasty_pudding

As always, thanks for the Sovetsky Scoop

by Icebat on Apr 21, 2010 6:34 AM EDT reply actions

Varlamov then finished the interview by saying…“Now it is time to crush them like Stalin.”

by SA-Town on Apr 21, 2010 6:40 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Nearly spewed coffee all over the monitor.
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by Evel Knuble on Apr 21, 2010 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Once again, a beautifully rendered translation. Thanks, Tuvan.

I’m really glad to hear about Varly’s perspective going forward, it’d be easy for a young guy to get caught up in the circumstance and emotion around game three and put his foot in his mouth, or lose a touch of focus.

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by Knee high to a duck on Apr 21, 2010 7:33 AM EDT reply actions