Flyers fans may regret this one trade
Ivan Provorov, a highly-regarded defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers, was traded by Danny Briere as part of a rebuilding effort.
In exchange for Provorov, Briere received a valuable haul, including a 1st round pick, which is a helpful acquisition.
Just an observation
I think vast majority of #Flyers fans are completely glossing over or discounting the negative impact that removing Ivan Provorov from our defense corps is going to have
He's led the team in ice time the past 7 seasons and it's not even close
No replacement
I think vast majority of #Flyers fans are completely glossing over or discounting the negative impact that removing Ivan Provorov from our defense corps is going to have
He's led the team in ice time the past 7 seasons and it's not even close
No replacement
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The Flyers, on the other hand, received the 22nd overall pick for the 2023 draft from Columbus, which ultimately led to the addition of Oliver Bonk from the London Knights of the OHL.
Although Bonk is not yet an NHL defenseman, the fans may miss having a consistent presence on the blue line like Provorov.
During the 2019-2020 season, Provorov was a top-pairing defenseman for the Flyers, averaging 25 minutes of ice time and recording 13 goals and 23 assists in 69 games.
However, he has not been able to replicate those numbers since then. Nonetheless, Provorov may still have a bounce back season in Columbus.
Despite Provorov's absence, the emergence of Cam York as a rising star on the blue line may soften the blow for the fans.
| POLL | ||
14 JUILLET | 161 ANSWERS Flyers fans may regret this one trade Will you miss Ivan Provorov on the blueline? | ||
| Yes | 73 | 45.3 % |
| No | 88 | 54.7 % |
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