LeBrun: CBJ will be looking for a 1st round pick for Provorov once they are ready to move him

[paulmm3]

Depending on how well Provorov can play on the right side and how well the Sabres do the rest of this season I could see Buffalo being a trade partner. Buffalo needs RHD. Provorov taking Jokiharju's place next to Owen Power would be a massive help. If the Sabres are sitting in 6th-8th in the conference around the deadline I could see them interested. No playoffs in 13 years - the fans are desperate for success. And since we're in year 13 of the rebuild the Sabres are pretty rich on picks and prospects and can part with some assets there. Buffalo does not need D on the left so yeah, how comfortable is Provorov on the right permanently and do the Sabres stay in playoff contention?

 

[ManofSteel55]

When its time to sell, keep the Oilers on speed dial. Provorov and Fabbro please.

 

[Viqsi]

When its time to sell, keep the Oilers on speed dial. Provorov and Fabbro please.

At this point I don't expect Fabbro to be going anywhere.

 

[Maple Leaf]

At this point I don't expect Fabbro to be going anywhere.

Coolobus should rebuilt starting from the top down (mgmt]

 

[ManofSteel55]

At this point I don't expect Fabbro to be going anywhere.

He's a UFA this summer. If they don't get an extension agreed to, it might be the smarter move, but if they do extend, obviously there wouldn't be much to discuss about him.

 

[Mangosteen]

Would you guys take Crouse for him? Crouse needs a change, doesn't do well in Bears system

 

[Viqsi]

Coolobus should rebuilt starting from the top down (mgmt]

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Warh1ppy]

The rumors are driven mostly by "Oh, look, a hyped prospect is in Columbus and things aren't 100% perfectly according to plan. TRADE TRADE TRADE TRADE TRADE GIMMIE GIMMIE"

His agent is Alan Walsh; that's most of what one needs to know. The rest is just an ongoing development issue (he's not strong enough on his skates and it affects his play decisions).

Gotcha, so Jiricek is not going anywhere.

 

[Viqsi]

Gotcha, so Jiricek is not going anywhere.

Wouldn't quite go that far (Walsh is a rather massive asshole, after all) but it does seem far less likely than many of those in this thread would like to believe.

 

[Stephen]

Begs the question, why is CBJ not ready to move him at this moment if a team offered up a first for him?

 

[Fro]

Begs the question, why is CBJ not ready to move him at this moment if a team offered up a first for him?

Probably to wait it out and see where those 1st are going to land

 

[Xoggz22]

Begs the question, why is CBJ not ready to move him at this moment if a team offered up a first for him?

There is something to be said for some stability and learning to win. CBJ was expected to be a bottom 2 team this year (sure, they may still be, but doesn't seem likely with the coaching and improved play), but thus far they are middle of the pack 1/4 of the way through the season. Why not let that continue and see if they can hang on. They just got Voronkov and Johnson back and the addition of Fabbro seems like a good one. There is no need to rush the young defensemen and Provorov has been solid in all areas, including the room. There is zero reason to move him right now. They haven't given up on the year, he hasn't asked for a trade, he isn't a malcontent and he actually offers value to this team.

 

[Viqsi]

Begs the question, why is CBJ not ready to move him at this moment if a team offered up a first for him?

Don't know for sure, but in addition to @Xoggz22's reasoning above, I would also point out that we'd potentially be interested in keeping him at least 'till we're ready to start giving Mateychuk heavy minutes.

 

[wetcoast]

I could be wrong. But I thought when the Jackets played Boston the other night someone on the broadcast mentioned he was healthy scratched the game before?

Good luck getting a first for healthy scratches in Columbus.

Well he has played in all 20 of the Jackets games so far so I guess your first sentence was right.

 

[Stephen]

There is something to be said for some stability and learning to win. CBJ was expected to be a bottom 2 team this year (sure, they may still be, but doesn't seem likely with the coaching and improved play), but thus far they are middle of the pack 1/4 of the way through the season. Why not let that continue and see if they can hang on. They just got Voronkov and Johnson back and the addition of Fabbro seems like a good one. There is no need to rush the young defensemen and Provorov has been solid in all areas, including the room. There is zero reason to move him right now. They haven't given up on the year, he hasn't asked for a trade, he isn't a malcontent and he actually offers value to this team.

All good points but if stability is the game maybe don’t float the trade ask. Otherwise nothing wrong with keeping a veteran player.

Alternatively I bet CBJ could grab a veteran cap dump along with the 1st for Provorov to play the veteran role.