San Jose Sharks Sign Dmitry Orlov Two-Year $13M Contract

The San Jose Sharks have signed veteran defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a two-year, $13 million contract, marking his first time playing in the Western Conference. Orlov, a Stanley Cup champion with the Washington Capitals in 2018, spent the past two seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes, where he recorded 28 points in 76 games last season and helped the team reach the Eastern Conference Final. His contract includes a full no-trade clause in the first year and a 15-team no-trade clause in the second, making him the longest-tenured defenseman signed by the Sharks beyond next season. The Sharks are also bolstering their blue line by claiming Nick Leddy off waivers and signing John Klingberg, as they seek to rebuild after finishing last in 2024-25. San Jose's general manager, Mike Grier, highlighted Orlov's physicality, versatility, and playoff experience as valuable assets for the team’s youth movement. After these additions, the Sharks still have nearly $23 million in cap space to continue building their roster.