Alexander Semin will be scratched for a third straight game Tuesday against the Lightning, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Semin will be scratched for a third straight game Tuesday against the Lightning, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Analysis:

Coach Bill Peters has grown tired of Semin's poor physical condition, which has resulted in horrendous numbers for the $7-million-a-year player. He's been scratched in nine of the past 13 contests and looks like he could be at risk of getting waived.