
"SAN JOSE Sharks defenseman Dmitry Orlov might have needed a change of scenery after an up-and-down tenure with the Carolina Hurricanes. San Jose might have been the ideal landing spot for Orlov, at least in the eyes of Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour. Orlov signed a two-year contract with Carolina in 2023 and had a combined 54 points in 158 games."
"Wasn't his best, but that's the top team, right? Brind'Amour said of Orlov's East final. We were missing his partner, and there's a lot of things that went into that. But overall, (he's) a professional, and you get pretty much the same every night out of him. You know what you're getting, and that's why he's probably a good fit for the group he's (with) now."
"When I signed in Raleigh, you expect one thing, Orlov said. When (your play is not) showing up or the coach is not believing in you, and it's always the bottom (pair). Everybody has their own story and own career. So I learned on my way, and I just need to be more focused as an older guy, more experienced. Right now, it's a new chapt"
Dmitry Orlov moved from the Carolina Hurricanes to the San Jose Sharks after an up-and-down tenure that included 54 points in 158 games following a 2023 two-year deal. Orlov saw increased play and ice time in his second year but drew criticism for his performance in the Eastern Conference final, including a minus-4 outing in Game 3 while adjusting positions and missing partner Jalen Chatfield due to injury. Rod Brind'Amour described Orlov as a consistent professional. Orlov signed a two-year, $13 million deal with San Jose, led the team in average ice time, and tied for team lead with three points.
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