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Caps prospect defenseman Samuel Carrier got noticed for all the right reasons on Friday in his first preseason game for his new team, the Baie-Comeau Drakkar. He scored one goal and added two assists (all on the power play) in a 6-2 win against the Chicoutimi Saguenéens. From the Plein Jour de Baie-Comeau: "Unlike last year, the power play of Drakkar was an important determinant in the victory with four of the six goals scored on the power play. Defender Samuel Carrier quickly made his presence felt on the blue line and proved to be the real conductor of the offensive unit."

Dmitri Orlov's KHL team has announced his departure from Russia. His destination is Hershey, Pennsylvania and the next step on the road to his NHL dream. Before leaving his hometown of Novokuznetsk, his Metallurg club asked him a few questions. An exit interview, if you will, and his answers are very charming. Welcome, Dima! May all your dreams come true.