The Washington Capitals have several important restricted free agents this offseason. One of them is defenseman Dmitry Orlov. Coming off the best season of his young career and his second short-term deal, he’s looking to cash in. And it might not be with the Capitals. According to Championat, CSKA, who own his KHL rights, is in talks with Orlov.
“We are conducting serious negotiations with Orlov,” Esmantovich said. “We have an understanding regarding this player. The head coach wants to see him on the team.” (Translation by RMNB)
This could just be posturing by Orlov.