Mark Gandler, agent for the Russian defender “Boston” Dmitry Orlov told that the hockey player, at the end of the current contract, will almost certainly not join Washington, where he has spent the entire overseas stage of his career.
Orlov was selected by Washington in the 2009 rookie draft at number 55. The 31-year-old guard played 686 games for the Capitals, scored 256 (60+196) points with “+104” utility. On Thursday, the Russian defender was traded to Boston in a three-way deal. Orlov won the Stanley Cup with the Capitals in 2018.
– Are you and Orlov betting on July 1 when he can become an unrestricted free agent?
“I don’t want to say anything in advance. Every contract is cumbersome and only seems easy when it’s already done. But each time with him, you seem to give a part of yourself because of the difficult negotiations.
How it will turn out this time, I can’t predict. But I know that everything will end as Dmitry wants.
– As one of the options, Orlov as an unrestricted free agent can return to Washington. Is this real? Or are the Capitals already a page turned?
Breaking up is always hard. But these guys are professionals. They must do what they signed up for. The player’s career is not easy. On one side you have fame, world fame. But on the other hand, you have serious movement restrictions. We tell you: what, how and where. And when you signed the contract, you belong to this organization. As a professional, you need to look at these things more simply.
– But it seemed that Orlov resembled the younger brother of Alexander Ovechkin.
– The fact that they ended up in different teams does not mean that they will not communicate, make friends and spend time together. They will find a way to do it.
With the Washingtons, I think it’s pretty much out of the question for the Capitals to sign Orlov after that contract expires. The main reason Dmitry was traded is because the Washingtons are unable to pay Dima that money when the team needs a restructure. I think that’s not going to happen,” Gandler told .
Source : MatchTV
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