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- Feb 27, 2002
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Actually, Orlov does seem to perform better away from Niskanen. Niskanen seems to struggle whoever he is partnered with. Admittedly, this could be a by-product of quality of competition/assignments.
Really, this is a meaningless argument. Changing Orlov's partner obviously changes Niskanen's partner too. If it makes you feel better, just look at it like Niskanen is getting promoted to playing with Orpik.
In this context, competent D play would make me feel better. 9-2 has been underwhelming. And if Orlov has “performed better” away from 9 this year, I can’t recall it that’s for sure.
I said before I’d like to see D pair options tested.