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Simeon Varlamov figures if people are saying his name more often, they might as well get it right. “I will change the spelling,” the Washington Capitals goaltender said Thursday. “And I also want to tell you guys to accent it properly. It’s not ‘SIM-e-un.’ It’s ‘Sim-YOHN.’ ” Therefore, at his request, the hottest rookie netminder in the NHL playoffs will be listed as Simyon Varlamov on the roster in next season’s Capitals media guide. At least his growing list of nicknames — “Varly,” “Czar-lamov,” “From Russia With Glove” — are easily manageable for his American teammates, coaches and fans. The AP
