Dammit, almost two pages and Orr was for the most part being ignored, just the way I wanted it.
How do you contain Orr? You don't....you just try and limit his scoring chances and the end to end rushes.
With the checking line mostly matched up against the Conacher/Schmidt duo I think the best tactic will be to matchup Stevens when Orr's on the ice. This should do a few things. As good as Orr is, he's not going to school Stevens very often and with Orr's reckless disregard for his own well being, I'd hope the best open ice hitter in the business is able to catch Orr a couple times. I don't want to see him get hurt, just have Orr second guessing his style and being leary of Stevens when he's trying to rush.
With the shut down line looking after Schmidt I don't want another checker or line specifically for Orr. That would take to much time away from going on the attack. That said any line thats out there, the winger is going to have to be aware of him and not over commit at anytime.
Orr has a temper and isn't afraid to mix it up. A physical game plan means never letting an opportunity to hit Orr go by. He'll be hit, jabbed, antagonized at every chance. Orr will stick up for himself and mix it up as well. Orr in the penalty box is the best outcome possible for the Oil.
Don Cherry knows him inside and out. He'll know what to say to antagonize, he knows what type of game Orr loves best and try to take it away from him.
He's the best player in the series and will definitely be recieving special attantion by everyone this series. I see Konstantinov, Hall, Macoun and Graves trying to defend their star and causing some mayhem as well. They're warriors as are the Sutters, Lindsay, Stewart, Stewart and Stevens. These guys aren't going to back down from each other or be intimidated. Its going to be great!