Dmitry Orlov, a former Washington Capitals defenseman, struggled mentally during his tenure with the Carolina Hurricanes after being traded. He noted the challenges of not performing at his best while sometimes playing bottom-pairing minutes. Despite achieving reasonable point totals, he felt he lost the consistency he had in Washington. Orlov expressed that he needed to focus on his daily performance rather than looking too far ahead. Now with the San Jose Sharks, he sees this as a new chapter, aiming to contribute to a rebuilding team.
The last two years, it wasn't easy for me mentally. So I kind of just tried to move far away with a new team, basically a new life for me.
When I signed in Raleigh, kind of expect one thing. When you not showing up or coaches not believing in you, it's always the battle, you know?
Everybody has their own story and own career, so I learn on my way and I just need to be more focused as an older guy, more experienced.
It's a new chapter, a new fresh start for me with a new team, a young team, too.
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