Comments for Orlov'in It at http://hockey.dobbersports.com , comment 1 to 7 out of 7 comments http://hockey.dobbersports.com Tue, 21 May 2013 04:24:57 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/45-prospect-schopping/3567-orlovin-it#comment-12995 I definitely side with Angus on this one; putting up 30 points as a d-man requires as much opportunity as it does talent. I hear the argument that "he's surrounded by players that make him look good" from everyone. Personally, I look at it completely the other way around: with so many other talented players fighting for minutes, Boudreau is STILL giving them to Carlson. Since we're talking Calder for some reason... I hear the same thing about Couture and Skinner, but I stick with Couture every time. Who did Skinner have to beat to grab top-6 minutes... Samsonov? Sutter? Cole? Compare that with Couture; he had to beat Clowe, Pavelski and Setoguchi. Look 1st PP minutes and it stacks up even more in Logan's favor. For logan to get the nod, one of Heatley/Thornton/Marleau has to ride pine -- probably within the top 5 toughest pp units to crack in the league. Carolina's 1st PP unit is bottom half, at best. Keep that in mind when you think "yeah but he plays with so and so"... the coach can pick anyone to eat up top-line minutes. When a youngster gobbles them up like so many Lays Potato Chips, think about whose bag he's stealin'em from. - Jeff Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:28:13 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/45-prospect-schopping/3567-orlovin-it#comment-12835 Great article Jeffrey. I learned a lot about Orlov from this. Thanks!! - Pengwin7 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:39:47 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/45-prospect-schopping/3567-orlovin-it#comment-12834 Angus, I agree that Carlson is a Calder candidate, but the fact that he is surrounded by better players than a 45-55 point winger on a losing team speaks more of the winger's abilities. - Dale McCarthy Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:21:46 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/45-prospect-schopping/3567-orlovin-it#comment-12833 Sorry duducks, I think that comment by you drops how much stock most people on the site are going to put into what YOU say. Carlson is a legit Calder candidate. Probably won't win because of the emphasis on point totals but there is no doubt that he is one of the best rookies in the league this year, playing a big role on a contending team. - jaques oeuf Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:01:22 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/45-prospect-schopping/3567-orlovin-it#comment-12832 Carlson is in my top three. Don't see what is so weird about it. 30+ points playing heavy minutes for a cup contender as a defenseman? Way more impressive than 45-55 points as a winger on a losing team. - Jeff Angus Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:18:28 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/45-prospect-schopping/3567-orlovin-it#comment-12830 "and John Carlson, a Calder Trophy candidate this season for the NHL’s best rookie." Great article, but when you say something like that, it REALLY drops how much stock I'm going to put in what you're saying. - duducks Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:24:47 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/45-prospect-schopping/3567-orlovin-it#comment-12827 Great article as usual! I have not had the chance to watch this guy but I still can't wait for him to hit it big time. What do you see his upside being? Do you think he will be goal heavy? Assist heavy? Dole out the hits? - Austin Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:09:56 +0100