Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov said the transition situation to a new club was very stressful for him.
On July 1, Orlov, in unrestricted free agent status, signed a two-year contract with “Carolina” for a total of $15.5 million. Last season, the 31-year-old played for Washington and Boston.
Tomorrow I will go to Carolina. I want to see what and how, get to know the coach, the management. What tests, how is the preparation. Think about how I will settle there, about the preparation for the season. Two-year contract – yes, I accepted quickly, it was my choice. I decided so, and it is the most profitable option for our family. Above all, the team is very good. Yes, and not far from Washington, it will be convenient to get around – four hours by car and you are there.
Yes, the longer the contract, the better. But you look at the market, the calls coming from the teams, and you have to make a decision quickly. If you waste time, the option will disappear, because other clubs don’t focus on one player, the offer may just disappear. So this whole situation is very stressful, ”reports the correspondent of in the words of Orlov.
Dmitry Orlov played 709 games in the regular season in the NHL, scoring 273 (64 + 209) points, in the playoffs – 81 games and 31 (2 + 29) points. Orlov won the Stanley Cup in 2018 with the Washington Capitals.
Source : MatchTV
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