James Tanner: Djoos and Bowie Need to Play

Djoos was a 52% player without Orpik (the best possession Capitals defenseman) last year and a 48% player with him. Orpik without Djoos was a brutal 43%.


Mr. Tanner, what were differences in the game situations, scores, linemates and opposition when these players were split apart?

Why did the comment section from yesterday's blog get closed?

If they earn it jimmy they will play wouldn’t you agree?

Bowey was awful last year. GMBM has spoken out that he will get his ice time this season. We'll see. I would like to think there is at least one dman in Hershey that give him some competition. Bowey will need to earn his ice time and it's no guarantee in my opinion.

Didn't read blog, went right to comment section....

If they earn it jimmy they will play wouldn’t you agree?
- rinaldo

They have earned it, which is my point.

Bowey was awful last year. GMBM has spoken out that he will get his ice time this season. We'll see. I would like to think there is at least one dman in Hershey that give him some competition. Bowey will need to earn his ice time and it's no guarantee in my opinion.
- Capsnut

Bowey actually played well, you have to consider that he mostly played with one of the worst players in the NHL when he did play.

Didn't read blog, went right to comment section....
- Glak18

samesies

Didn't read blog, went right to comment section....
- Glak18

It had been hours since I read about how bad Orpik was....I needed to read it again.

Bowey actually played well, you have to consider that he mostly played with one of the worst players in the NHL when he did play.
- james_tanner1

Now I am confused. In your blog you state, "As for Madison Bowey, he's all offense and he can't defend.."

Well, I agree with your statement that he could not defend. He was constantly hemmed in the d zone and coughing up the puck. I watch the games and I can't see where that's all on Orpik. Either way, he gets another shot this year.

Now I am confused. In your blog you state, "As for Madison Bowey, he's all offense and he can't defend.."

Well, I agree with your statement that he could not defend. He was constantly hemmed in the d zone and coughing up the puck. I watch the games and I can't see where that's all on Orpik. Either way, he gets another shot this year.
- Capsnut

Either way, there is no excuse to play Orpik over him. Whether Bowey is a piece for the Caps moving forward or not, Orpik definitely isn't, and for all the faults of Bowey's rookie season, Orpik is worse.

Djoos was a 52% player without Orpik (the best possession Capitals defenseman) last year and a 48% player with him. Orpik without Djoos was a brutal 43%.


Mr. Tanner, what were differences in the game situations, scores, linemates and opposition when these players were split apart?
- MJL

BUMP

Still waiting for your answer Tanner!

Now I am confused. In your blog you state, "As for Madison Bowey, he's all offense and he can't defend.."

Well, I agree with your statement that he could not defend. He was constantly hemmed in the d zone and coughing up the puck. I watch the games and I can't see where that's all on Orpik. Either way, he gets another shot this year.
- Capsnut

Well his defense rating is terrible, but his numbers really improve away from Orpik. And when separated, Bowie does better.

Bowie should definitely be in the lineup

Djoos was a 52% player without Orpik (the best possession Capitals defenseman) last year and a 48% player with him. Orpik without Djoos was a brutal 43%.


Mr. Tanner, what were differences in the game situations, scores, linemates and opposition when these players were split apart?
- MJL

Do the caps have an actual caps blogger? or is Tanner filling in until someone steps forward who follows the caps closely?

Do the caps have an actual caps blogger? or is Tanner filling in until someone steps forward who follows the caps closely?
- kaptaan

He doesn't actually analyze or follow the Caps. He just looks at stats websites and make ill informed opinions with poor use of those stats.

Djoos was a 52% player without Orpik (the best possession Capitals defenseman) last year and a 48% player with him. Orpik without Djoos was a brutal 43%.


Mr. Tanner, what were differences in the game situations, scores, linemates and opposition when these players were split apart?
- MJL

someone who analyzes the caps and can provide actual insight into the team would be able to provide the response you're looking for.

He doesn't actually analyze or follow the Caps. He just looks at stats websites and make ill informed opinions with poor use of those stats.
- MJL

i agree with this. i actually watched them play and a buddy of mine was a practice goalchie for the bears awhile ago and has been following the bears and caps closely for years.

we went to the stanley cup parade together. i'll ask him about the defence and what he thinks.

someone who analyzes the caps and can provide actual insight into the team would be able to provide the response you're looking for.
- kaptaan

Trust me, I wasn't expecting him to answer. I'm just pointing out the half assed analysis.

Trust me, I wasn't expecting him to answer. I'm just pointing out the half assed analysis.
- MJL

Hey guy.
I just got off the phone with James and he asked me to tell you to fùck off.

They have earned it, which is my point.
- james_tanner1

Well the coach sees it differently than you. Therefore the coach is wrong

Imagine if the GM signed gormley runsblad or franson. Caps hands down would have best d in league.

Well the coach sees it differently than you. Therefore the coach is wrong

Imagine if the GM signed gormley runsblad or franson. Caps hands down would have best d in league.
- rinaldo

If they had all 3 it would be the best top 4 in the history of the NHL. Because numbers...

SMH Tanner, 1 Djoos played 63 regular season games last year and every postseason game alongside Orpik and that duo as a 3rd pair was strong.

Bowey and Djoos started last year if you didnt notice and Bowey played 51 games more then half the season for a -3. Hes got a high ceiling but if you watched instead of looking at CHARTS! He got spun around on defense too many times and was out of place etc.

So itll be the same this year, Orpik/Bowey will split time on the 3rd pair probably similar 50/30, 60/20 type ratio unless Bowey in his 2nd year turns into a shutdown Dman they just can take out of the lineup.

As for the comment about Canes D and Preds D.. Preds D is 1 thing atleast by name recognition in top 4, not performance last year but Canes D thats another laughable statement. Canes D not even top 3-4 in nhl

Either way, there is no excuse to play Orpik over him. Whether Bowey is a piece for the Caps moving forward or not, Orpik definitely isn't, and for all the faults of Bowey's rookie season, Orpik is worse.
- Blackstrom2

At this point I have to assume Orpik is basically the 7th dman. I was never and Orpik fan per sé. That said, he was helpful to the Caps down the stretch. I'm not going to defend the poor underlying numbers. They are what they are. On the other hand, Bowey was extremely disappointing in his rookie season. Perhaps he rights the ship this year and or they can use him as trade bait.

Hey guy.
I just got off the phone with James and he asked me to tell you to fùck off.
- shoreorrpark

Do me a favor, PM me his phone number so he can tell me personally.