Dmitry Orlov Shares His Plans Heading Into Free Agency

Despite the season ending in disappointment, the addition of Dmitry Orlov was massive for the Bruins, and now, the pending UFA has revealed his plans for a tough summer.

Even with the playoff performance of Tyler Bertuzzi, Orlov is probably still Boston's best Trade Deadline acquisition this season. Not to mention, the defender had 8 assists against the Panthers in the first round and was tied for second on the team in playoff points.

Acquired from the Capitals - along with Garnet Hathaway - at the March 3rd Deadline, the defenseman hinted at the fact of possibly returning to Washington this summer:

''Right now, it's dark. What I'm going to do, I don't know. I still don't know what my plan is. If I fly back to Washington or stay here. It's a lot of things. Obviously, I'm going to have to make a decision. Where I'm going to be, and I need to talk to my family. Figure out from there.''

Orlov, 31, is reportedly looking for a four or five-year deal, and with it being his last time to ''cash out'' as he eluded to, the Russian could want a deal around his current $5.1 million AAV.

''We'll see. It's tough. Probably, yeah. They're going to talk to my agent. How I see it, if they trade me, I don't think it's going to work out. But we'll see.''

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