The Washington Capitals have traded defenseman Dmitry Orlov and forward Garnet Hathaway to the Boston Bruins for forward Craig Smith, 2023 first-round pick, 2025 second-round pick and a 2024 3rd round pick.
The Capitals are retaining 50 percent of Orlov’s salary. The Bruins are sending a 2023 fifth-round pick to the Minnesota Wild to retain 50 percent of Orlov’s contract.
Joe Haggerty: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on their crowded blue line: “I think it’s a healthy position. Every guy wants to play, but now we’re in a position to rest a guy if he’s dinged up & could use a rest. We generally haven’t ended with the same guys that we started with in the playoffs”
Jimmy Murphy: Sweeney said both bring playoff grit and make them stronger: “The playoffs are a war of attrition and it’s time to get to work.”
Shawn Hutcheon: Sweeney: “(Orlov) can play both sides (on defense). We think he’s a real good hockey player.”
Do not sleep on Orlov offensively or in transition. Really is one of the most prolific and effective puck-movers out there.
The defensive impact this season is sketchier but he has a solid track record. #NHLBruins pic.twitter.com/LwJdRO06hQ
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) February 23, 2023
Craig Smith, traded to WSH, is not the analytics GOAT he once was but can still be a useful depth player. #AllCaps pic.twitter.com/Azf3gLMe87
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) February 23, 2023
I’m kind of surprised that he’s still playing 22+ minutes and still effective with how aggressive his style is. Doesn’t go for the big hit as often as he used to but the puck-moving skills are as good as ever. pic.twitter.com/Wcvg4Aw0FZ
— Corey Sznajder (@ShutdownLine) February 23, 2023
