BREAKING NEWS: The San Jose Sharks have signed Dmitry Orlov to a two-year, $13 million contract. The contract carries an AAV of $6.5 million.

Orlov is now the only non-prospect defensemen signed past this upcoming season. He adds experience, leadership and a good solid two-way style of play, to a team that is looking to insulate their young core.

Orlov, 33 scored recorded six goals and 22 assists for 28 points in 76 games with the Carolina Hurricanes.

As a left-handed defensemen, he could slot in on a line with Timothy Liljegren as a well-used, reliable second pairing.

Earlier today, in my ‘San Jose Sharks’ Free Agent Review’, I had Orlov down as one of my targets that the Sharks could sign to get them above the cap floor. They needed to add just under $8 million in cap space. With this move they are down to jusy shy of $1.5 million needed.

San Jose Sharks' Free Agency Review It’s now been three days since free agency opened and the San Jose Sharks still have a lot of work to do to reach the cap floor. As of right now, they have $32 million in cap space and sit at $62.8 million in used cap space, which means they need to get to $70.6 million to be cap compliant. 

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BREAKING: San Jose Sharks Sign Dmitry Orlov