Former Bruins Dmitry Orlov

[rocketdan9]

Welcome Dmitry

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[Lobster57]

i hated his hit on Killer, but if the roles had been reversed i'd have loved it. Big addition!

 

[rocketdan9]

i hated his hit on Killer, but if the roles had been reversed i'd have loved it. Big addition!

Orlov is 5'11... but those hits are bone crunching

Between Orlov and Clifton(hits).... that will be fun to watch and a nightmare to deal with (opponents)

 

[Absurdity]

 

[13Hockey]

I hope they can extend him but that seems like wishful thinking

He’s probably gonna be around 5.5-7 million aav

 

[rocketdan9]

Oh sh%#^ thats sweet

Flexibility is big

Especially if say Grz or Carlo go down with an injury

I hope they can extend him but that seems like wishful thinking

He’s probably gonna be around 5.5-7 million aav

 

[Bruinaura]

Welcome Dmitry.

I hope I like you.

 

[McGarnagle]

Orlov is 5'11... but those hits are bone crunching

Between Orlov and Clifton(hits).... that will be fun to watch and a nightmare to deal with (opponents)

5'11" 214#, he's got that bottom-heavy Ray Bourque fire plug build.

 

[Roll 4 Lines]

Late to the party.....is he signed for any more years?

Never mind. I shoulda Googled. He's UFA.

Still like the move. I think this makes them favorites, but TDL is still a week or so away. I'm actually a-scared of what Carolina might do,

 

[UConn126]

I like this move so much more than Gavrikov. Great depth and didn't totally break the bank considering they took back salary and added a quality 4th liner.

 

[sarge88]

I like this move so much more than Gavrikov. Great depth and didn't totally break the bank considering they took back salary and added a quality 4th liner.

Great, great point.

Even if the actual asking price was 3/4 of the rumored asking price for Gavrikov, this is a better deal.

 

[Colt.45Orr]

I love Orlov and thought he was the Caps top all-around Dman on their Cup winner.

 

[neelynugs]

I love Orlov and thought he was the Caps top all-around Dman on their Cup winner.

i love gavrikov, but orlov is considerably better. and he's the #3 here

 

[McGarnagle]

Our #4 defenseman would be Toronto's #1.

 

[AlexModvechkin8]

I love Orlov and thought he was the Caps top all-around Dman on their Cup winner.

This is correct. Orlov has been their anchor and their best all-around defenseman for years. He's been the LD on their shutdown pair for a long time, first with Niskanen and now with Jensen. He's been hurt this year and the Caps have driven him into the ground with Carlson's injury so his defense has been slipped a bit but he's still elite in transition, still a great skater, has a cannon of a shot, and is probably the best open ice hitter in the game. You won't be disappointed.

As for the LD/RD flexibility, he hasn't played RD since 2012 or 2013. He entered the league as a RD but he's been playing on the left side for probably close to a decade at this point.

Be good to him. We will miss him a lot.

 

[13Hockey]

Work your magic Don

 

[Dellstrom]

This is correct. Orlov has been their anchor and their best all-around defenseman for years. He's been the LD on their shutdown pair for a long time, first with Niskanen and now with Jensen. He's been hurt this year and the Caps have driven him into the ground with Carlson's injury so his defense has been slipped a bit but he's still elite in transition, still a great skater, has a cannon of a shot, and is probably the best open ice hitter in the game. You won't be disappointed.

As for the LD/RD flexibility, he hasn't played RD since 2012 or 2013. He entered the league as a RD but he's been playing on the left side for probably close to a decade at this point.

Be good to him. We will miss him a lot.

Thanks for the post. We're really excited to have him.

Our top-4 defensemen are absolutely suffocating. We got A LOT better today.

 

[Patdud]

We cant keep stockpiling #1 and #2 Dmen can we?

 

[FrankerC]

When is the last time the Bruins had a legitimate Russian player? Samsonov?

 

[Shaun]

When is the last time the Bruins had a legitimate Russian player? Samsonov?

khokhlachev but clode didn’t know he was good

 

[Montecristo]

I know orlovs game a lot better than gavrikovs so i feel a lot better with this than what i thought it would be. Orlov is (or was, not sure how hes been the last couple) a really good dman. All situations, good offensive skill, physical, good skater. I always liked this dude. Good player, should be a good fit on the left for mcavoy, allows lindholm to form a shutdown with carlo

 

[rocketdan9]

I wonder what number he will wear

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

According to Caps fans Orlov was looking for 6 years on his next deal, Caps mgmt looking for closer to 3.

Not sure how thats gonna work for the Bruins if they talk extension. Wouldn't want to go more than 4 but if hes looking for 6 that means a much higher AAV to convince him to go 4 years.

Will be interesting to see what happens.

 

[McGarnagle]

I wonder what number he will wear

Used tro wear #9 but that's retired. I could see #19 possibly which hasn't been worn this year.

 

[rocketdan9]

According to Caps fans Orlov was looking for 6 years on his next deal, Caps mgmt looking for closer to 3.

Not sure how thats gonna work for the Bruins if they talk extension. Wouldn't want to go more than 4 but if hes looking for 6 that means a much higher AAV to convince him to go 4 years.

Will be interesting to see what happens.

I think Santa Sweeney does it