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Dmitry Orlov(D)|SJS
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But he was one of the final cuts, which is not surprising given what everyone around the Caps had to say about him Sunday and Monday. Coach Bruce Boudreau called Orlov's final exhibition game “mediocre” while general manager George McPhee, in an interview with The Washington Times, wondered if the young Russian needed more seasoning.

At this point the team has six healthy veteran defenders with two starting the year on IR. Last season, the Russian expatriate scored two goals and nine points in 19 games with the Bears. He should find a place in the lineup by next season.

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Capitals Watch 2011-10-05T10:01:36.000Z
Dmitry Orlov
Nick Leddy(D)|SJS
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#Blackhawks coach Joel Quenenville said defensive pairings to start will include Hjalmarsson playing with Seabrook and Keith with Leddy.

Leddy will start the season on the top defensive unit. Last season he scored four goals and seven points over 46 games with the Blackhawks. Look for him to improve his totals in his sophomore season.

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Chris Kuc 2011-10-04T20:15:44.000Z
Nick Leddy
Dmitry Orlov(D)|SJS
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The 20-year-old Russian was in the lineup as the sixth defenseman in place of Jeff Schultz and it appeared possible that the Caps could start with the pairings of Karl Alzner and John Carlson, Roman Hamrlik and Mike Green and then Orlov and Dennis Wideman.

Sounds like Orlov makes the team in place of John Erskine and Jeff Schultz. Last season, the Russian expatriate scored two goals and nine points in 19 games with the Bears. He should get a chance to play on the bottom pairing and could even chip in some points if paired with Dennis Wideman.

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Capitals Watch 2011-10-03T12:23:02.000Z
Dmitry Orlov
Ryan Reaves(RW)|SJS
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Reaves learned after the Blues' preseason finale that he had made the final cut, and in the same few hours, he realized his role could be magnified following news that B.J. Crombeen suffered a broken left shoulder in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Dallas and will be sidelined indefinitely.

With Crombeen out, Reaves takes his spot on the fourth line. Last season he posted an impressive 78 PIM in 28 games for the Blues and has posted 130 or more over the past three seasons in the AHL. If you need PIM, expect Reaves to approach 200 while adding no more than five goals.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-10-03T11:25:01.000Z
Ryan Reaves
Dmitry Orlov(D)|SJS
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At first, it looked like great news for defenseman Dmitry Orlov, who has been more than impressive dating to rookie camp. The 20-year-old was Hershey's “most dominant defenseman” last year, coach Mark French said recently.

Sounds like Orlov makes the team in place of John Erskine. Last season, the Russian expatriate scored two goals and nine points in 19 games with the Bears. He should get a chance to play on the bottom pairing and could even chip in some points if paired with Dennis Wideman.

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Capitals Watch 2011-09-29T12:57:36.000Z
Dmitry Orlov
Dmitry Orlov(D)|SJS
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Part of the reason for Orlov remaining in Washington could also be that the Capitals might need an extra defenseman if John Erskine is unable to suit up for the start of the regular season.

Orlov probably tops the team's depth chart in Hershey. Last season, the Russian expatriate scored two goals and nine points in 19 games with the Bears. He should get a chance to play on the bottom pairing and could even chip in some points if paired with Dennis Wideman.

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Capitals Insider 2011-09-26T18:08:31.000Z
Dmitry Orlov
Tyler Toffoli(C)|SJS
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Call up / Send down
Assigned to Manchester of the American Hockey League were forwards Andy Andreoff, Ray Kaunisto, Brandon Kozun and Linden Vey, defensemen Nicolas Deslauriers, David Kolomatis and Patrick Mullen and goalie Martin Jones. Tyler Toffoli was re-assigned to his junior team.

No immediate fantasy value in the CHL.

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LA Kings Insider 2011-09-26T16:19:27.000Z
Tyler Toffoli
Tyler Toffoli(C)|SJS
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Toffoli isn’t expected to make the Kings’ roster out of camp — he has one more season of junior eligibility, and skating and conditioning still need some improvement — but Toffoli did well for himself in the Kings’ 3-2 victory over the Coyotes last night, according to Terry Murray…

Toffoli should be returned to Juniors shortly. The right wing dominated the OHL last season, posting 57 goals and 108 points with the Ottawa 67s. Keep an eye out for him in a few years.

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LA Kings Insider 2011-09-22T22:42:25.000Z
Tyler Toffoli
Dmitry Orlov(D)|SJS
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While there may not be a spot for Orlov on the NHL roster when the season starts, it would hardly be surprising to see him in Washington at some point if the Capitals are in need of a call-up.

In his North American debut, Orlov posted two goals and nine points in 19 games for the Hershey Bears. Ranked the Caps' third prospect by Hockey's Future, the 6 foot 197 lb defender should earn a spot in the lineup by next season if he continues to develop.

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Capitals Insider 2011-09-13T14:44:31.000Z
Dmitry Orlov