Philadelphia Flyers Traded Player Returns vs The Flyers Today

Secondly, he will be facing his former team and teammates, the Flyers, as he was traded to the Blue Jackets earlier this year in a three-team deal involving the LA Kings and the Flyers.

Expect emotions to run high during this game since Provorov spent his entire career with the Flyers after being drafted in the first round, seventh overall in 2015. When the Flyers drafted him, they anticipated he would become one of their top defensemen, a role he filled for several years.

However, last season, it became apparent that change was necessary for Provorov and the Flyers. Controversy arose when he refused to wear a pride jersey during warm-up due to conflicting beliefs with his religion and church.

This incident sparked a firestorm of controversy across the NHL and led to significant changes in their policies regarding pride nights and other inclusive initiatives.

Before tomorrow night's game, Provorov had played 532 games for the Flyers, scoring 65 goals with 152 assists for a total of 217 points, along with 196 penalty minutes.

The Blue Jackets are a team in transition, making major changes by acquiring several players in the offseason and drafting Adam Fantilli 3rd overall. Provorov is expected to be part of the second pairing on their defense, alongside newly signed Columbus Blue Jacket Damon Severson, who previously played for the New Jersey Devils.

I'll be closely watching Provorov's season to see how he adapts to the change and meshes with his new teammates. Tomorrow night's game promises to be both exciting and emotionally charged.