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It’s Go Time!!
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he was bought out. counts 2 years on cap
So he was stroked a check for $3 mil at buyout I thought they got payments?
he was bought out. counts 2 years on cap
So he was stroked a check for $3 mil at buyout?
I think Carlson played with Bowey almost exclusively, and I’d give credit to Carlson for propping Bowey up. Djoos played mostly with Orpik, on one hand I’d expect Djoos to show more offensively with Orpik never jumping up but I think back to him grappling with Perron in the finals who’s got 50 lb on him so maybe that’s Orpiks influence.Bowey was still better than Orpik last season and Bowey wasn't great. In fact, Orpik was part of the reason Bowey wasn't great. Like, I'm grateful for Brooks' turnaround in the spring, but it just doesn't make any logical sense to think he'll play near that level again, over possibly a longer sample. To me, at least.
I'm gonna take a deep breath though cuz he's signed and there ain't anything I can do about it. He's a Cap so I'll be rooting for him. Welcome back, Brooks.
Cap hit $4M over the 2 years but he gets $1.5M this year, $1.5M next year, extra $1M this year is cash over cap.4 million. 2.5 this year, 1.5 next year
Cap hit $4M over the 2 years but he gets $1.5M this year, $1.5M next year, extra $1M this year is cash over cap.
BUYOUT HISTORY (2) | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | ||||
Beauchemin, Francois | $0 | ||||||||||
Orpik, Brooks | $2,500,000 | $1,500,000 | |||||||||
Total | $2,500,000 | $1,500,000 |
all i know is this
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BUYOUT HISTORY (2) 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Beauchemin, Francois $0 Orpik, Brooks $2,500,000 $1,500,000 Total $2,500,000 $1,500,000
Literally zero downside to this. Saw it on my Facebook and was really happy, which I thought I'd never say--to be happy to bring back Orpik. Love this team and GMBM.
Bowey was paired with Orpik almost every shift. Djoos didnt get paired with Orpik until late in the season and throughout the playoffs.I think Carlson played with Bowey almost exclusively, and I’d give credit to Carlson for propping Bowey up. Djoos played mostly with Orpik, on one hand I’d expect Djoos to show more offensively with Orpik never jumping up but I think back to him grappling with Perron in the finals who’s got 50 lb on him so maybe that’s Orpiks influence.
It would in terms of the role. The threshold would be someone coming in sort of seamlessly with the poise of Djoos, minimal errors and the ability to pitch in offensively. It's a lot to ask for a D with limited pro experience. It's not even a matter of gifting but just leaving a spot open for a group of them. That hasn't been earned yet IMO. As-is there are two depth forward spots open and maybe the back-up job but I'd still tend to look at veterans at both center and back-up. That looks to be down to Letestu, Shore, Vermette & Stajan up front and then Lehtonen, Pavelec & Mason between the pipes. Small trades or waivers could be other options.Who would be gifted a spot? Not sure it'd take much to be better than Orpik.
Whatever trade secrets Orpik will be whispering into (presumably) Bowey's ear will not be as valuable as Bowey playing. The most important thing young players need to develop is playing time. That will never not be true.
Are we really complaining because of speculation that a 23yr old d-man who played 51 games in his rookie year might not get enough ice time next season on a team that's virtually the same as one that finally won us a Cup???
Cup Team repeat chance >>>>>> worrying about Bowey getting ice time for a year
Orpik is a classic vet 7.
During the regular season both were bad. I think there's an argument to be made that one wasn't particularly better than the other and their D pairing clearly wasn't workingThe idea that Bowey was better than Orpik last season is laughable. Geez...it's hilarious
During the regular season both were bad. I think there's an argument to be made that one wasn't particularly better than the other and their D pairing clearly wasn't working
I really don't feel like arguing with you because no matter what anyone says you will always take Orpik's side of things. Always have and you always will. Orpik and Bowey were both bad during the regular season and had no business being paired together. I doubt they throw them out there together again and the opening night pairings will most likely be the same as the SC clinching game baring any unforeseen injuries or major improvements from our young LD in HersheyA slow veteran can only cover so many turnovers and bad reads by a rookie. Bowey's decision making was bad. Orpik did what he does well, well. In the playoffs the style of game comes to him and he is better.
Bowey had no business being up with the Caps. He look overwhelmed often, and his decision making was cringe worthy.I really don't feel like arguing with you because no matter what anyone says you will always take Orpik's side of things. Always have and you always will. Orpik and Bowey were both bad during the regular season and had no business being paired together. I doubt they throw them out there together again and the opening night pairings will most likely be the same as the SC clinching game baring any unforeseen injuries or major improvements from our young LD in Hershey
I really don't feel like arguing with you because no matter what anyone says you will always take Orpik's side of things. Always have and you always will. Orpik and Bowey were both bad during the regular season and had no business being paired together. I doubt they throw them out there together again and the opening night pairings will most likely be the same as the SC clinching game baring any unforeseen injuries or major improvements from our young LD in Hershey
Are we really complaining because of speculation that a 23yr old d-man who played 51 games in his rookie year might not get enough ice time next season on a team that's virtually the same as one that finally won us a Cup???
Cup Team repeat chance >>>>>> worrying about Bowey getting ice time for a year