Former Capitals' Defenceman Had Issues With His Coach's Decision Before Being Traded
It seems that defenceman Dmitry Orlov was against Washington Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette constantly making defenceman Alex Alexeyev a healthy scratch. Orlov spoke out in an interview after being traded to the Boston Bruins.
Alexeyev has had a tough transition to the NHL, spending most of the season as a healthy scratch until the team moved two veteran, left-handed defenceman at the trade deadline. Alexeyev has since become a consistent presence in the Capitals' lineup, playing in twenty five games and contributing five assists.
According to a recent article on Russian Machine Never Breaks, Dmitry Orlov has reveled his discontent with the Captials' handling of his good friend and fellow defenceman, Alex Alexeyev. In the interview, Orlov discussed how he disagreed with head coach Peter Laviolette decision to make Alexeyev a healthy scratch on numerous occasions.
Alexeyev says he saw the opportunity coming when the deals featuring Orlov and Erik Gustafsson were made.
Orlov has expressed his happiness that Alexeyev was finally given the chance to play on a consistent basis. Alexeyev credits Orlov for being his mentor both on and off the ice.
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MARS 28 | 65 ANSWERS Former Capitals' Defenceman Had Issues With His Coach's Decision Before Being Traded Do you think Peter Laviolette is a good coach? | ||
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| No, too many stories of players not agreeing | 36 | 55.4 % |
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