Sharks Sign Dmitry Orlov to $13M Deal, Adding Veteran Leadership Amid Rebuild and Cap Floor Push - Sports Al Dente

Sharks Sign Dmitry Orlov to $13M Deal, Adding Veteran Leadership Amid Rebuild and Cap Floor Push - Sports Al Dente

Veteran defenseman Dmitry Orlov has signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the San Jose Sharks as part of the team’s aggressive free agency strategy. Orlov, a Stanley Cup winner with the Washington Capitals, will carry a $6.5 million annual cap hit through the 2026-27 NHL season. Turning 34 later this month, Orlov brings a wealth of experience to a rebuilding Sharks team that is actively reshaping its roster while trying to meet the league…

What do Leddy, Orlov bring to the Sharks defense?

The San Jose Sharks have added two left-shot defensemen in Nick Leddy and Dmitry Orlov to the organization. The team picked up Leddy off of waivers from the St. Louis Blues and signed Orlov to a two-year contract. Adding the two players offers San Jose a lot of options on defense. For one thing, despite being left-shot defensemen, both players are capable of playing on either side… Source