The Sharks are looking to trade a defenseman this offseason after their recent acquisition of Dmitry Orlov in free agency.

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks have signed veteran defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a two-year contract, according to reports. The deal is worth $13 million and carries a cap hit of $6.5 million, according t o Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Dmitry Orlov is heading to the spend-happy San Jose Sharks, who have been active in NHL free agency and made a pickup off the waiver wire Thursday to reach the salary floor. Orlov, who turns 34 later this month,