I’m not sure you understand blood lust either. I think you are wrong, so I’m replying in kind. I’m some how frenzied, is that it?
So back on topic. Orpik’s most common line mate last season at ES was.....Carlson. 40% of the time. Go ahead, look it up.
Brooks Orpik - Frozen Tools
Bowey was 2nd at 31%, then everyone else made up the last 29%. So yes, he DID play a lot with Carlson, as I stated. He shouldn’t have.
Orpik averaged almost 20m a game in the regula season. He averaged less than 17 in the playoffs. 2.5m more per game in RS. That’s almost 15% more.
Why exactly do you think he looked so much better in the playoffs, again? Couldn’t possibly have been proper usage, could it? I’m assuming that doesn’t fit your narrative here.
So your handwringing is here is that Bowey might outplay Djoos? And force him to get sat down? I doubt it. I think the team will be locked into the group that won the Cup. Least for the first 10 games or so. That sample size should carry more weight than a few preseason games. You disagree?
As I stated, if someone falls flat on their face, then ok. But I doubt that will happen. I dont care of someone outplays someone else by a little bit here or there. You go with the Cup winning team again, barring injury. You just do. Again, I don’t think you understand the locker room piece, at all.