Ivan Provorov gets emotional in video tribute made by the Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers honored returning defenseman Ivan Provorov during their match-up against the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight, with a touching video in his return to Philly.
Provorov was acquired by Columbus in a three-way trade and has taken to the system well, leading the team in points recently with 7.
The touching tribute is fitting for a man who spent the majority of his career in the city of brotherly love.
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In total, Provorov has played 550 games in the NHL, 532 of them with the Philadelphia Flyers.
In Philly, he was considered one of the top pairing defensemen, but with Provorov's move to Columbus this summer, he now finds a better fit.
Danny Briere has found a great defenseman with the pick he acquired from
Oliver Bonk's trade for Provorov.
#Flyers pay tribute to Ivan Provorov in his return to Philly:
His 532 games with Philadelphia have seen him score 65 goals, 152 assists, and 217 points.
It is not surprising that many are sour about his departure from Philadelphia, but he leaves many fans behind who will miss him.
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