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Dmitry Orlov(D)|CAR
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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
Jake Gardiner(LD)|CAR
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The cuts mean that rookies Matt Frattin and Jake Gardiner have made the team.

As one of the better defensive prospects in hockey, Gardiner could make the team and push a veteran out of a job. Last season, he scored 10 goals and 41 points in as many games with the University of Wisconsin. The team will keep him on a tight leash as he could use a bit more time in the AHL after playing only 10 games with the Marlies last season.

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Globe & Mail 2011-10-03T12:47:42.000Z
Jake Gardiner
Dmitry Orlov(D)|CAR
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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
Jake Gardiner(LD)|CAR
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Gardiner's ever-emerging presence on the Leafs blue line has further complicated things for Ron Wilson heading into the preseason finale against Detroit on Saturday.

As one of the better defensive prospects in hockey, Gardiner could make the team and push a veteran out of a job. Last season, he scored 10 goals and 41 points in as many games with the University of Wisconsin. He could use a bit more time in the AHL after playing only 10 games with the Marlies last season.

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Leafs Report 2011-10-01T18:30:57.000Z
Jake Gardiner
Dmitry Orlov(D)|CAR
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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
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Paul Stastny(C)|CAR
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Paul Stastny, who I think has looked reasonably good in camp so far. Better quickness with the puck, mostly in his decision-making. Hockey is such a give-and-go game now, and I think he’s gotten better at moving the puck faster.

Stastny will need to step up for his team to re-enter the playoff picture. Coming off a poor year by his standards, the second-generation center scored 22 goals and 57 points. If on his game he can easily add 60 assists to his annual 20+ goals.

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All Things Avs 2011-09-27T08:11:17.000Z
Paul Stastny
Dmitry Orlov(D)|CAR
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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
Dustin Tokarski(G)|CAR
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39 FORNATARO, Matt Norfolk (AHL), 40 TOKARSKI, Dustin Norfolk (AHL), 41 NEILSON, Eric Norfolk (AHL), 43 WRIGHT, James Norfolk (AHL), 48 VERNACE, Michael* Norfolk (AHL), 50 BARBERIO, Mark Norfolk (AHL), 51 QUICK, Kevin Norfolk (AHL), 55 DIMMEN, Jeff Norfolk (AHL), 59 ANGELIDIS, Mike* Norfolk (AHL), 62 DEVOS, Philip-Michael Norfolk (AHL)

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NHLhotstove.com 2011-09-25T18:31:12.000Z
Dustin Tokarski
Jake Gardiner(LD)|CAR
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“I’m just going to play to the best of my ability and let the rest of it take care of itself,” said Gardiner, who played 10 games for the Toronto Marlies last season, collecting three assists.

Gardiner figures to start the season in the AHL but should impress during the preseason. As the team's top defensive prospect, he hopes to render a puck-moving d-man like John-Michael Liles obsolete sooner rather than later.

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The Star 2011-09-19T18:34:26.000Z
Jake Gardiner
Taylor Hall(LW)|CAR
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“By the end of the summer, I was getting sick of working out. I just wanted to get back on the ice,” the Edmonton Oilers’ prized pick from the 2010 NHL entry draft said after skating with Sam Gagner and Ales Hemsky during the first on-ice training camp session at Rexall Place.

The former 1st overall pick scored 22 goals in 65 games last season and should be expected to break 30 goals this season.

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Edmonton Journal 2011-09-18T16:21:15.000Z
Taylor Hall
Derek Stepan(C)|CAR
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Derek Stepan says he has same attitude as rookie season: Competing for job---either center or left wing.

Stepan could very well earn the first line LW position over Wojtek Wolski, Ruslan Fedotenko or Sean Avery. Just another name to throw in the hat -- one with much more potential than the other three candidates.

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Steve Zipay 2011-09-16T11:45:48.000Z
Derek Stepan
Brent Burns(D)|CAR
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Burns -- the single most significant acquisition of the offseason -- will start camp alongside Marc-Edouard Vlasic, rounding out a top four

Back when the Sharks traded for Burns we argued his lack of value could derive from not playing top-pairing minutes. While we remain highly bullish on the talented Burns, his value will not exponentially rise until he receives those minutes as he essentially upgrades Jason Demers.

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Mercury News 2011-09-15T12:47:08.000Z
Brent Burns
Dmitry Orlov(D)|CAR
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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