EXCEEDED: Dmitry Orlov Leads San Jose Sharks Blue Line, Outperforms Expectations in IMPACTFUL Season

San Jose Sharks’ blue line gets a surprising boost as Dmitry Orlov leads all defensemen in points, defying preseason expectations. Can Orlov continue this level of play with a changing defensive core and a potential new role next season? JD Young evaluates the impact of Orlov’s $6.5 million contract, his transition to first-pair minutes, and how his advanced analytics paint a picture of an underrated yet essential contributor. Key topics include Orlov's effectiveness at 5-on-5, his struggles and successes on the power play, and his fit alongside teammates like John Klingberg. The episode explores the future of the Sharks’ defense with new faces like Jacob Trouba and Darnell Nurse, discusses the emergence of prospects such as Sam Dickinson and Eric Pohlkamp, and questions whether an extension for Orlov makes sense given San Jose's evolving roster. Don't miss this in-depth look at the present and future of the Sharks’ defensive unit.   Check out the podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon**. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.