RandyHolt
Keep truckin'
- Nov 3, 2006
- 34,817
- 7,151
I am one of the few, but think Orpik is kinda core. He may be a key cog WRT coaching changes upcoming. Heck, he is maybe greater than a coach because he not only talks the talk, he walks the walk. Coaches screaming at players to block shots isn't the same as him saying it, and showing how it's done. Ovi and the guys like him.
If we lose Carlson, I am certainly more inclined to keep Orpik. FWIW he is going to provide cap relief in a year. Yes someone like Beagle or Bura stands to get the axe, so retaining him isn't a 100% no brainer. In the end, we would have to replace him as well. Jerabek perhaps?
Orlov Nisk | Kemps Carlson | Djoos Bowey | Jerry
Orlov Nisk | Kemps Bowey? | Orpik Djoos | Jerry
If we lose Carlson, I am certainly more inclined to keep Orpik. FWIW he is going to provide cap relief in a year. Yes someone like Beagle or Bura stands to get the axe, so retaining him isn't a 100% no brainer. In the end, we would have to replace him as well. Jerabek perhaps?
Orlov Nisk | Kemps Carlson | Djoos Bowey | Jerry
Orlov Nisk | Kemps Bowey? | Orpik Djoos | Jerry