Dmitry Orlov<\/a> shared that he felt under-utilized by Carolina in his two seasons there.<\/p>\nThat\u2019s now water under the bridge though for Orlov.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s no friends on the ice, but off-ice, we\u2019re all good,\u201d the Russian rearguard said about his former mates. \u201cIt was a good two years. It\u2019s didn\u2019t work out\u2026We move on.\u201d<\/p>\n
In both seasons that Orlov was there, Carolina was a Cup contender, making the second round in 2024, and the Eastern Conference Finals in 2025.<\/p>\n
Orlov preferred to focus on that, instead of holding a grudge.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not worried about that,\u201d he said. \u201cIf I was gonna look at it that way, it\u2019s kind of a young kid [would] think like that.\u201d<\/p>\n
So what do the Sharks have to do better than they did against a strong Anaheim Ducks\u2019 forecheck on Saturday? San Jose lost 7-6 in OT, but the score was closer than actual possession, as Anaheim outshot them 43-23.<\/p>\n
San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky stated that the team has to be more connected and predictable on the breakout, have more poise and execute better.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s hockey-speak, but Orlov agreed.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe just need to be more calm and patient with the puck. Make right decisions when you have to chip it or high-flip it or keep it,\u201d he said. \u201cNot [just] try to chuck it somewhere to make sure it\u2019s not my puck and not make a mistake.\u201d<\/p>\n
Warsofsky believes his current de facto No. 1 defenseman \u2014 Orlov leads the Sharks with 21:49 ATOI \u2014 has more to give, as he gets comfortable with his new surroundings.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe like him here with our group,\u201d Warsofsky said. \u201cExperienced guy. He leaves it all out there. He competes hard\u2026Below the goal line, he can end plays pretty quickly. He\u2019s gets in there. He\u2019s physical.\u201d<\/p>\n
The bench boss has also liked Orlov off the ice: \u201cHe\u2019s doing the things that we\u2019ve asked. Works hard. He\u2019s in the gym, he\u2019s in the meetings. He\u2019s prepared. He\u2019s been good fit for us.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou leave your soul to the team you play for,\u201d Orlov said. \u201cSo right now, it\u2019s a new chapter in my life with a new team.\u201d<\/p>\n
San Jose Sharks (0-0-2)<\/p>\n
Michael Misa will make his NHL debut. Alex Nedeljkovic will draw the start.<\/p>\n
Misa will center Philipp Kurashev and Ty Dellandrea. San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky thinks Dellandrea can help Misa on faceoffs, defensively, and with pace.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need someone to take faceoffs on our penalty kill on the right side there. [Dellandrea has been] skating. He\u2019s been engaged. His details have been really good,\u201d Warsofsky said. \u201cGet some pace to [his game] too. It\u2019ll be a big thing tonight is the pace of the game is gonna be pretty high. Delly, having that pace, hopefully, will push Mis to having that pace as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
This is how the Sharks will line up:<\/p>\n
Eklund-Celebrini-Toffoli
Skinner-Wennberg-Smith
Kurashev-Misa-Dellandrea
Goodrow-Gaudette-Reaves<\/p>\n
Ferraro-Orlov
Leddy-Liljegren
Dickinson-Klingberg<\/p>\n
Nedeljkovic<\/p>\n
Collin Graf, Shakir Mukhamadullin, and Vincent Desharnais will sit.<\/p>\n
Why scratch Graf?<\/p>\n
\u201cOur fourth line has been really good, so didn\u2019t want to touch that. Obviously, want to get Mis in there,\u201d Warsofsky said. \u201cIt\u2019s not like Graffer has been playing horrible, by any means. It\u2019s more, like to see a little bit more conviction out of his game, playing along the inside, finishing checks. Don\u2019t expect him ever to be a guy, puts guys into the boards, and breaks the glass. But we need a little bit more conviction out of him.\u201d<\/p>\n
The San Jose Sharks\u2019 bench boss added: \u201cGood on the penalty kill, so we\u2019re gonna miss him in that area. But again, early in the season, we don\u2019t want to keep guys out too long here.\u201d<\/p>\n
Carolina Hurricanes (2-0-0)<\/p>\n
Brandon Bussi will start.<\/p>\n
Check out NHL.com<\/a> for their projected Canes\u2019 lines.<\/p>\nWhere To Watch<\/p>\n
Puck drop between the San Jose Sharks and Carolina Hurricanes is at 7 PM PT at SAP Center. Watch it live on NBC Sports California. Listen to it on the Sharks Audio Network.<\/p>\n
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