New Delhi, July 4 -- The San Jose Sharks have signed an experienced defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a two-year contract worth $13 million. The average annual value (AAV) is around $6.5 million. General Manager Mike Grier announced the move, highlighting Orlov's skills and leadership as a boost for the team.

Dmitry Orlov is expected to bring NHL experience to San Jose. The 33- year-old has played 867 games in the league, scoring 327 points (76 goals, 251 assists) with a plus-134 rating. Orlov has played for the Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins, and Carolina Hurricanes. Notably, in six of his last eight seasons, Orlov averaged at least 20 minutes of ice time per game.

In the previous season with the Carolina Hurricanes, Orlov played 76 games...