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?
LeBrun: CBJ will be looking for a 1st round pick for Provorov once they are ready to move him
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At this point I don't expect Fabbro to be going anywhere.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Well he has played in all 20 of the Jackets games so far so I guess your first sentence was right.
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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.
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If I'm understanding your post correctly, I would suggest any trade ask was floated as a pretty high bar and likely not one that would be considered until closer to the deadline. If someone wants to meet it NOW, I think CBJ would be smart to get another veteran rather than bring up another young player as you suggest (again, if I'm comprehending what I'm reading)
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If he's a good fit with Werenski just resign him, a stable top pairing is worth more than a late first. Makes a lot more sense keeping him now than getting him when they did in 2023.
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What’s the controversy with Provorov? Hope it’s a huge one, that’s when the Oil get the best deals.
Cmon Provy, bang the GMs wife at the Christmas party. Let’s go!
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It's from when he was still with Philadelphia. Aside from some concerns that came up when he was first traded for, it hasn't come up here.
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Oh THAT controversy. Forgot about that. Hm. McDavid and the Oilers show pride support. Could be weird, could be nothing.
