Dmitry Orlov

Dmitry Orlov

33-Year-Old DefensemanD
Carolina Hurricanes
Out
Injury Upper Body
Est. Return 3/20/2025
2024 Fantasy Outlook
After registering a career-high 36 points in 66 contests in 2022-23, Orlov slipped to six goals and 20 assists in 82 outings last campaign. His average ice time per game went from 22:33 in 2022-23 to 17:19 during his first season as a member of the Hurricanes. Still, the 33-year-old amassed a career-high 129 shots on goal while adding 60 blocked shots and 116 hits. Orlov offers decent category coverage and could return to the 30-point mark in 2024-25, making him a solid depth defender for fantasy purposes. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $15.5 million contract with the Hurricanes in July of 2023.
Not ready to return
DCarolina Hurricanes
Upper Body
March 15, 2025
Orlov (upper body) won't play Saturday against Philadelphia.
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The Hurricanes hope Orlov will be an option to return against San Jose on Thursday. The 33-year-old defenseman has four goals, 24 points, 88 hits and 49 blocks in 62 appearances in 2024-25. Scott Morrow is expected to remain in the lineup Saturday due to Orlov's continued absence.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    19:42
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:02
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:59
 
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22:13
1:54
2:43
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19:42
0:02
1:59
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Orlov landed a two-year, $15.5 million contract with the Hurricanes following the most productive season of his career in 2022-23. In 66 appearances between Washington and Boston last campaign, he generated 36 points, 124 shots on goal, 85 blocked shots and 137 hits. He has plenty of fantasy value going into 2023-24, as a projected top-four defender for Carolina, thanks in large part to his category coverage. Orlov should be able to top 30 points for the fifth time this campaign, though he's unlikely to feature much on the power play on a team that also has Brent Burns and Tony DeAngelo.
Orlov had his best season to date a year ago, finishing with a career-best 12 goals and 35 points in 76 games. Orlov added 127 shots on goal, 124 hits, and 94 blocks, in addition to finishing as a plus player (plus-25) for a seventh straight year. As a top-four defender who plays in all situations, Orlov has a ton of value to the Capitals, but his fantasy value is forever limited due to the presence of John Carlson, who is the unquestioned quarterback of the Washington power play. That leaves Orlov fighting for scraps on the second unit. There's still enough production here for late-round fantasy value, but something would have to happen to Carlson in order for Orlov to really pop off.
Orlov doesn't get much credit due to the presence of John Carlson on the Washington blueline, but the Russian rearguard has been a steadying force for the Captials for years. Orlov has generally been extremely durable in addition to finishing with no fewer than 22 points in each of the past six campaigns. There's more here from an offensive standpoint than we have seen in the past, but the Caps are going to stick with what works and that's Orlov in a second-pairing role with minimal power-play time. He's only worth a selection in deeper formats.
Orlov has become quite the steady defenseman, with at least 27 points in each of the last five seasons. The Russian blueliner is expected to again see top-four usage for the Capitals in 2020-21. He's very sturdy despite a heavy playing style that saw him rack up 106 hits and 82 blocked shots in 69 contests last year. He should come in at around 20 to 25 points with solid non-scoring numbers -- that makes Orlov a viable depth option in standard formats, especially if he can earn a slight uptick in power-play time.
Entering his eighth NHL season, Orlov had high expectations following a career year in 2017-18. However, the Russian blueliner struggled with defensive consistency, and despite finishing with 29 points, managed just three goals in 82 games. With Matt Niskanen now in Philadelphia, the 28-year-old stands to inherit a more consistent role on the Capitals' second power-play unit, and should he gel with new defense partner Nick Jensen, he has the potential to set new career highs.
The Capitals expected big things when they selected Orlov with 55th pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft and he has certainly met their expectations. Fresh off career highs in goals (10) and ice time (23:08) and reaching the 30-point mark for the second straight season, the Russian has emerged as a reliable and effective top-four defenseman in DC. Orlov and partner Matt Niskanen should continue to garner plenty of minutes at even strength, although they are often deployed as a shutdown pair which limits their offensive upside to some degree. Nonetheless, Orlov is a complete blueliner who should have plenty of value as a depth option in standard leagues.
Orlov has undergone a very slow rise to prominence, but after signing a hefty contract in the offseason, he's primed to be the Caps' No. 1 left defenseman, a job that will surely cause his ice time to rise over 20 minutes (and probably well over) for the first time in his career. There's corresponding fantasy appeal after he recorded 33 points and a plus-30 rating last season, especially considering that we saw his shot total rise by 35 from the year before. His step up into a more premier role could see the 26-year-old record double-digit goals and clear 40 points for the first time in his career, and he’s proven to be a capable contributor in the ancillary categories as well -- his 51 PIM and 122 hits from last year are fantasy-relevant totals in formats that count those stats.
Orlov showed the Capitals a lot last year, as the 2009 second-round pick didn’t miss a regular-season game and set shiny new career marks with eight goals and 29 points – that’s two more goals and almost as many points as he’d managed in his first two years put together. Although those numbers won’t blow anyone’s pants off, they’re stunning from a blueliner who barely averaged 16 minutes of ice time and saw minimal power-play minutes. They would have been even better if he hadn’t staggered to the finish line, though, as Orlov notched just one point in his final 11 regular-season games and then just one point in another 11 playoff contests. As he enters his age-25 season, the Russian blueliner has a chance to win second-pairing minutes away from an aging Brooks Orpik, and any spike in ice time could help him gain fantasy relevance in a hurry.
Despite suffering a broken wrist during the off-season, the future looks bright for Dmitry Orlov. Frustration over lack of playing time almost led to the talented young Russian being shipped out of D.C. last season, but once given a clear role, Orlov proved he belonged in the NHL, even though his modest three goals and 11 points highlight that he still has some development remaining. The wrist injury could be jeopardize the start of his season, but more problematic is the log jam of puck-moving defensemen ahead of him on the depth chart. Orlov looked like a breakout candidate heading into the summer, and although he should be in the lineup regularly for the Capitals, he may have to wait another season before having the opportunity to showcase his top-4 upside.
Orlov bounced between Washington and Hershey (AHL) on what appeared to be a monthly basis last season, appearing in just five games for the Capitals. While getting time in Washington is a sign that Orlov is on the Caps’ advancement radar, it is also indicative of the fact that he remains behind Mike Green and John Carlson on the depth chart. Orlov will be 22 at the start of the season and he remains an asset in keeper leagues but expectations need to be tempered in most other formats.
Another budding talent on the Washington blue line, Orlov one was of the more productive rookie defensemen last season, posting 19 points in 60 games. He is still behind John Carlson and Mike Green in terms of power-play time, but Orlov has definite upside. Remember his name in keeper leagues, as he showed himself to be a promising player last year as a rookie.
Orlov is one of Washington's most prized prospects, but with all of the defensemen vying for spots on the roster coupled with a contract with a few years remaining in the KHL, he is still a few years away from showing his skills in the NHL. Another Russian draft pick who fell into the second round in 2009 due to all the uncertainty of Russians coming to play in North America. For Washington it is not a concern as they have deep connections in Russia. He is an offensive minded blueliner who pushes the attack, but has to grow into his body a bit. Watch for him in the next few years.
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Won't play Friday
DCarolina Hurricanes
Upper Body
March 14, 2025
Orlov (upper body) will miss Friday's tilt against Detroit, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
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Not playing Tuesday
DCarolina Hurricanes
Upper Body
March 11, 2025
Orlov (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Tampa Bay, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
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Won't play Sunday
DCarolina Hurricanes
Undisclosed
March 9, 2025
Orlov (upper body) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.
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Out of action Thursday
DCarolina Hurricanes
Undisclosed
March 6, 2025
Orlov (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Bruins due to a minor injury.
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Slows down on offense
DCarolina Hurricanes
March 3, 2025
Orlov has gone nine games without a point following Sunday's 2-1 overtime win over the Flames.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could return Friday
DCarolina Hurricanes
March 13, 2025
Orlov, who has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury, could return Friday against Detroit, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Orlov struggled before his injury with no points and a minus-5 rating in his last 10 games. Overall, Orlov has four goals, 20 assists, 88 hits and 93 shots on goal over 62 games this season. Should Orlov return to action, look for Scott Morrow to come out of the lineup.
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