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Posts About "Dmitry Orlov"

5 Thoughts on Capitals 2020-21 Training Camp

5 Thoughts on Capitals 2020-21 Training Camp

January 11th, 2021 Today, teams are trimming down rosters. It's another chaotic day in the chaotic couple weeks leading up to the start of the NHL season. The Washington Capitals wrapped up their second scrimmage game of training camp last night. Before the season starts, here's five thoughts from training camp, so far. Crowded Defense With the...
Capitals' Potential Trade Bait

Capitals' Potential Trade Bait

October 16th, 2020 The Washington Capitals have been active in free agency this offseason. They acquired a new backup goalie in Henrik Lundqvist and added some defensive depth that they did not have previously. Although these were necessary moves, the solutions to their problems have created new issues that must be dealt with before the Capitals resume...
Orlov Scores in OT as Capitals Beat Lightning 4-3

Orlov Scores in OT as Capitals Beat Lightning 4-3

November 29th, 2019 WASHINGTON — Dmitry Orlov scored 3:03 into overtime, and the Washington Capitals rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Friday. Orlov, Jakub Vrana and Evgeny Kuznetsov each had a goal and an assist for Washington, which trailed 3-1 after two periods. Alex Ovechkin tied the game with his team-leading 17th goal 11:36 into the...
John Carlson Leads Capitals' Blue Line

John Carlson Leads Capitals' Blue Line

October 20th, 2017 Though the Washington Capitals entered Tuesday's match-up against the Toronto Maple Leafs with three different defensive pairings, John Carlson appeared on all of them within about five minutes after puck drop. In fact, for the entire game, he seemed to spend more time on the ice than on the bench - he ended up logging over 27 minutes of...
Capitals Re-Sign Dmitry Orlov

Capitals Re-Sign Dmitry Orlov

June 30th, 2017 The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a six-year contract worth $30.6 million, Isabelle Khurshudyan reported early Friday morning. The deal carries a cap hit of $5.1 million and is a sizable increase from the $2.57 million cap hit that he carried last season and the $2 million per season cap hit that he...
Should the Capitals Keep Karl Alzner?

Should the Capitals Keep Karl Alzner?

May 28th, 2017 The Washington Capitals will have to reevaluate their blue-line situation this offseason, especially because many of their defensemen are pending free agents. They will also have to decide on the future of one of their longest-tenured defenders: Karl Alzner. Playing in the Capitals' organization since 2008, Alzner has developed from...
Recap: Capitals Halt Flyers, Extend Home Streak

Recap: Capitals Halt Flyers, Extend Home Streak

March 4th, 2017 The Washington Capitals cannot be stopped, even when they need an extra period of play. Washington handled the Philadelphia Flyers, defeating them 2-1 in overtime to extend their home winning streak to 15 games. With the victory, the Capitals extended their impressive lead over the Metropolitan Divison and the NHL. The Flyers moved to...
Capitals Defense to Protect in Expansion

Capitals Defense to Protect in Expansion

January 19th, 2017 Depth on the blue line has always been the Achilles' heel of the Washington Capitals. General manager Brian MacLellan sought to address this issue by signing free agents Matt Niskanen and Brooks Orpik to long-term deals on July 1, 2014. Bringing in Barry Trotz as the new head coach was the perfect fit. Trotz developed players...
Washington Re-Signs Dmitry Orlov

Washington Re-Signs Dmitry Orlov

September 21st, 2016 The Washington Capitals have...
Dmitry Orlov's Future With Capitals Currently Uncertain: Report

Dmitry Orlov's Future With Capitals Currently Uncertain: Report

September 14th, 2016 Dmitry Orlov is currently competing at the World Cup as a member of Team Russia, but his future with the Washington Capitals entering 2016-17 is uncertain. Orlov, 25, is one of just a handful of noteworthy restricted free agents left unsigned by NHL teams at this point in the summer and spoke about the possibility of re-signing...
Nikita Kucherov to Play at World Cup Even Without Lightning Contract

Nikita Kucherov to Play at World Cup Even Without Lightning Contract

September 5th, 2016 While Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning are working on a new contract, Kucherov is also preparing for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey. When talking to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com, Kucherov made it clear that he would be representing his country; whether he has a new contract or not. "I have a chance to play for Team Russia...
Capitals, Orlov Have Much to Consider as Negotiations Continue

Capitals, Orlov Have Much to Consider as Negotiations Continue

August 9th, 2016 The offseason is winding down, and the Washington Capitals have had a quiet, but productive one. They've acquired Lars Eller, who should slot in as their third-line centre, and the additions of Brett Connolly and Brad Malone should fill out the bottom-six. However, they have one piece of unfinished business, and that is re-signing...
Key Position Battles for the Capitals Entering 2016-17

Key Position Battles for the Capitals Entering 2016-17

July 22nd, 2016 In the midst of a relatively quiet off-season, the Washington Capitals already have a pretty good idea of what their lineup will look like heading into the 2016-17 season. This is perfectly understandable given that their season ended at the hands of the eventual Stanley Cup champions, after a hard-fought series between arguably the...
Mock Expansion Draft: Las Vegas Lineup Better Than Expected

Mock Expansion Draft: Las Vegas Lineup Better Than Expected

July 15th, 2016 Las Vegas still needs a name for its NHL franchise but put a name to its general manager this week by hiring George McPhee to head up the expansion process. McPhee will be a busy man over the next 15 months, assembling his supporting cast and scouting the league as a whole in anticipation of drafting the inaugural Las Vegas roster...
Ovechkin, Kuznetsov, Orlov Head to World Championship

Ovechkin, Kuznetsov, Orlov Head to World Championship

May 11th, 2016 Following a second-round series defeat at the hands of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, Alex Ovechkin, Evgeni Kuznetsov and Dmitry Orlov have all accepted an invitation to play for Russia at the 2016 World Championship, already in progress. This will be Ovechkin's 12th time playing in the World Championship. His presence is always...
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