Capitals Re-sign Dmitry Orlov

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Jon Sorensen

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The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a one-year, $2.57 million contract, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today. 

Yesterday, Russian media were reporting that Orlov was being actively pursued by the KHL. Today, sources began reporting that the opposite was the case, and that Orlov was close to re-signing with the Capitals. This afternoon it was officially announced Orlov has been re-signed by the Capitals.

From Capitals Press Release:

dmitry-orlov-washington-capitals-jpgOrlov, 25, registered 29 points (eight goals, 21 assists) in 82 games with the Capitals last season. The 5’11”, 212-pound defenseman played in all 82 games in 2015-16 for the first time in his career after missing the 2014-15 season due to injury. Orlov set career highs in goals, assists, points, plus/minus (+8) and game-winning goals (3) last season and ranked tied for first among Capitals defensemen in goals and third in assists and points. He tallied an assist in his 200th NHL/Capitals game on April 9 at St. Louis and earned two assists and was plus-4 against New Jersey on Feb. 20. Orlov extended his career-long points streak to four games with his third career multi-point game (1g, 1a) on Nov. 25 against Winnipeg.

dmitry-orlov-washington-capitals-jpgHe has earned 60 points (14 goals, 46 assists) in 201 career NHL games with the Capitals and was drafted by Washington in the second round, 55th overall, in the 2009 NHL Draft. Orlov was the 20th defenseman selected in 2009 and ranks tied for ninth in assists, 10th in points, 11th in games played and tied for 12th in goals among defenseman in the 2009 NHL Draft class.

The Novokuznetsk, Russia, native has represented Russia at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, two World Championships (2014, 2016), two World Junior Championships (2010, 2011) and two World U18 Championships (2008, 2009). Orlov won a gold medal with Russia at the 2014 World Championship and won a gold medal at the 2011 World Junior Championship and was named to the Media All-Star Team. In addition, he earned a bronze medal with Russia at the 2016 World Championships.

By Jon Sorensen

About Jon Sorensen

Jon has been a Caps fan since day one, attending his first game at the Capital Centre in 1974. His interest in the Caps has grown over the decades and included time as a season ticket holder. He has been a journalist covering the team for 10+ years, primarily focusing on analysis, analytics and prospect development.
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