The Alexander Semin era in Washington appears to be over. The 28-year-old Russian winger is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 and, according to his agent, is unlikely to return to the Capitals. After declaring to ESPN on Monday that Semin was likely to leave the team via free agency, his agent Mark Gandler joined TSN Radio 1050s Bryan Hayes to outline why his client is unhappy. "Theres no question, he likes Washington and the organization," Gandler said. "He does not like the way hes being used. He does not like the role he has under the [Capitals] new direction." After early playoff exits in 2008 and 2009 the team shifted its focus from a run-and-gun offensive system to a more defensively-sound game. While that type of system might limit the ice-time for an offensive weapon like Semin, Gandler believes that there was still room for his client to thrive. "I think that Alex, even within that direction that the team wanted to take, can play that way," he said. "If you watch the Capitals, he is the first guy back on every shift." A one-time 40-goal scorer, Semin has drawn criticism over the years for his inability to produce in the playoffs and, at times, for his on-ice work ethic. Despite putting up 54 points (21 goals, 33 assists) in 77 regular season games this season, Semin recorded just four (three goals, one assist) in 14 playoff games before the Capitals fell to the New York Rangers in the second round. But Gandlers not buying the criticism. "Alex Semin is not a lazy player," he said. "Alex Semin works damn hard at each practice and goes to the gym every day on the days off." "His birth certificate is one of the reasons, but I think the bigger reason is that hes an unassuming person. He doesnt say much, he just plays the game and its easy to bully somebody like that." Semins 187 goals over the past six seasons rank 15th among all NHL players in that time frame ahead of the likes of Jeff Carter, Zach Parise and Phil Kessel. This summer will mark his first appearance on the open market. He could have become an unrestricted free agent last summer but instead signed a one-year extension with the Capitals in January worth $6.7 million. Gandler is adamant that Semin will stay in the NHL and not seek a return to Russia in the Kontinental Hockey League. The likelihood of that future being in Washington, however, is likely slim. "If the team were looking to lock Alex up to a long-term contract we would definitely consider it," Gandler said of the one-year extensions his client signed in 2010 and 2011, "but we felt that we really needed to find short-term deals until such time that either we were sure we wanted to go long-term with the Capitals or just become an unrestricted free agent and see who else is out there." He is hoping that another team believes strongly enough in Semin to make a determined pitch. "Were looking for significant term - no question about it," he said, "or the amount of money that we feel he deserves." holdjersey . Mayo spent his final season of college eligibility with the Old Dominion Monarchs in 2010 and recorded 70 tackles and a team-leading 6. nfl holdjersey . Wang had his worst outing of the season Tuesday night, lasting just 3 1-3 innings and giving up five runs on seven hits and three walks in a 5-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. His record fell to 2-3 and his ERA rose to 6. http://www.holdjersey.com/ . 4 Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland swept past former champion Greta Arn 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday to reach the second round of the ASB Classic. nba holdjersey . Wednesday night in front of 6,167 at Shaw Park, the Sioux City Explorers pounded out 15 hits and beat the Goldeyes 10-9. cheap jerseys . The Mariners made the moves on Wednesday prior to their game against the San Diego Padres. Outfielder Franklin Gutierrez was activated from the 15-day DL after missing all of the 2012 season so far with chest and foot injuries. Seattle also recalled pitcher Erasmo Ramirez, outfielder Casper Wells and pitcher Steve Delabar from Tacoma.SAN ANTONIO -- Corey Brewer scored 24 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the San Antonio Spurs 97-91 Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Danilo Gallinari added 19 points, Andre Iguodala had 11 and JaVale McGee scored 10. Tim Duncan went 8 for 11 from the field in leading the Spurs with 21 points in 25 minutes at the AT&T Center. Gary p;Neal added 19 points and Stephen Jackson 13.dddddddddddd. Tied at 45 after the first half, the Nuggets went on a 10-0 run in the opening minutes of the third quarter to capture a 57-47 lead. McGee had a pair of one-handed dunks and blocked a layup attempt by Boris Diaw during the run. The Spurs emptied their bench with 4 minutes left in the third quarter. ' ' '