Confirmed Signing with Link: [WAS] Capitals re-sign Dmitry Orlov (1 year, $2.57M)

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[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Looking like a good deal for the Caps, Orlov is one of their decent young D-men sounds like a good deal.

 

[Barry Amsterdam]

Too much

 

[rhinoshawarma]

Good deal, though a 2 year bridge would of been better. So they'll have 16m+ to spend next year to resign Kuznetsov, alzner, burakovsky and orlov. Probably let Williams walk/and or oshie.

Kuznetsov at least 7m
Alzner 5.5+m
Orlov ??? depends on his year
Burakovsky bridge

Then they have to resign carlson year after. Don't know if Orlov stays if its 5m+ next year

 

[Ridley Simon]

Most were thinking 2.75m for a year, so this is right where it needs to be.

Leaves the team with 800-900k or so to add a 23rd player.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Good deal, though a 2 year bridge would of been better. So they'll have 16m+ to spend next year to resign Kuznetsov, alzner, burakovsky and orlov. Probably let Williams walk/and or oshie.

Kuznetsov at least 7m
Alzner 5.5+m
Orlov ??? depends on his year
Burakovsky bridge

Then they have to resign carlson year after. Don't know if Orlov stays if its 5m+ next year

Orlov is a strong candidate to get taken by McPhee/Vegas. Having him signed beyond this year would have made it even more probable. Caps won't protect 4 d-men (need to do the 7F/3D route), and Carlson, Alzner, Niskanen are far more likely to be protected than Orlov.

So one year make sense

 

[Curufinwe]

Orlov is a strong candidate to get taken by McPhee/Vegas. Having him signed beyond this year would have made it even more probable. Caps won't protect 4 d-men (need to do the 7F/3D route), and Carlson, Alzner, Niskanen are far more likely to be protected than Orlov.

So one year make sense

The Caps should try and trade him after the season but before the ED for a prospect who's exempt.

They have three dmen better than Orlov, but not every team does.

 

[rhinoshawarma]

Orlov is a strong candidate to get taken by McPhee/Vegas. Having him signed beyond this year would have made it even more probable. Caps won't protect 4 d-men (need to do the 7F/3D route), and Carlson, Alzner, Niskanen are far more likely to be protected than Orlov.

So one year make sense

Those are definitely the 3 you protect if you go the 7-3-1 route. Makes sense, forgot about the draft for a minute

 

[AlexModvechkin8]

Like the deal. To me it seems like Caps management doesn't (yet) view him as a core piece moving forward but he's easily the best option for 2LD right now.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

This is exactly the deal I expected and wanted. Good.

 

[Kolzilla]

Good deal, though a 2 year bridge would of been better. So they'll have 16m+ to spend next year to resign Kuznetsov, alzner, burakovsky and orlov. Probably let Williams walk/and or oshie.

Kuznetsov at least 7m
Alzner 5.5+m
Orlov ??? depends on his year
Burakovsky bridge

Then they have to resign carlson year after. Don't know if Orlov stays if its 5m+ next year

I really don't think Alzner is getting that much salary from the Caps. Not saying he isn't worth it, but I think around 4.5 is more realistic.

 

[rhinoshawarma]

I really don't think Alzner is getting that much salary from the Caps. Not saying he isn't worth it, but I think around 4.5 is more realistic.

Doubt he goes under 5

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Seems like pure speculation from a reporter....

 

[izzy]

Not a bad prove it contract if true

 

[Carlzner]

Good deal, though a 2 year bridge would of been better. So they'll have 16m+ to spend next year to resign Kuznetsov, alzner, burakovsky and orlov. Probably let Williams walk/and or oshie.

Kuznetsov at least 7m
Alzner 5.5+m
Orlov ??? depends on his year
Burakovsky bridge

Then they have to resign carlson year after. Don't know if Orlov stays if its 5m+ next year

Orlov can **** off next summer as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Dr John Carlson]

Orlov can **** off next summer as far as I'm concerned.

Your hate for Orlov never ceases to amaze.

 

[Zen Arcade]

This is a fair deal, he's already pretty solid and he could get better if he eliminates the random brain cramps.

 

[Carlzner]

Your hate for Orlov never ceases to amaze.

I don't hate him. I just think he's a waste of cap space and a roster spot for a team in the position that we're in.

 

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[Kolzilla]

Doubt he goes under 5

He likes it in WSH, and he's the type of guy that would not ask for top dollar knowing it allows the team to stay competitive.

On the open market? Yeah for sure

 

[pman25]

I don't hate him. I just think he's a waste of cap space and a roster spot for a team in the position that we're in.

I have the exact same thoughts, but for Brooks Orpik.

 

[KrisLetAngry]

He likes it in WSH, and he's the type of guy that would not ask for top dollar knowing it allows the team to stay competitive.

On the open market? Yeah for sure

He is worth 6 + on the open market

Asking for 5 or 5.5 is still good

 

[TheTakedown]

I have the exact same thoughts, but for Brooks Orpik.

I was gunna say, Orpik is definitely *the* problem of the caps defense.

At least he isn't Dan Girardi, but he's damn close :/

 

[AlphaBravo]

Isn't that the guy who sold guns in the movie Lord of War? Didn't realize he played hockey.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Great deal for the caps