Player Discussion: Ivan Provorov

[MFRONE]

Since the news of Provorov wanting an 8 year deal he’s played 3 of the worst games of the season in the past week. Just trade him as soon as possible

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

Since the news of Provorov wanting an 8 year deal he’s played 3 of the worst games of the season in the past week. Just trade him as soon as possible

For the record, it is SPECULATION he's looking for an 8 year deal.

Nobody has confirmed as such and anyone who has said as much is just assuming because that is what most players in his situation are looking for.

 

[joybang]

My preference would be TDL move with Provorov and use the assets when possible to target a better player. No real interest in signing him for 7 years let alone 8.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Provorov at 8 years (37yo at contract's end) + Severson at 6 more years (37 at contract's end) does not = a sound strategy for a long term competitive team defense.

Trade him at the TDL and have no regrets.

 

[Forepar]

Since the news of Provorov wanting an 8 year deal he’s played 3 of the worst games of the season in the past week. Just trade him as soon as possible

Whether the reported desire for an 8-year deal and the recently observed poor play are related or coincidental, who knows !?
I have no idea what the analytics say, but the eye test supports your thesis! Provy is fighting the puck and struggling to find the right d-zone exit. I’m still of the opinion Provy is better fit (and slightly better player) than Severson but Severson’s unmovable contract and handedness makes it highly likely Provy gets moved at the TDL - and that moving him is the right move. Wish it wasn’t, I like him on our 2nd pair, but not if we’re going to have $15M tied up in two 2nd/3rd pair D for the next 7-8 years.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Provorov has done exactly what was expected of him from a roster/organizational standpoint, which is to provide a buffer against the young guys having to play early or log more minutes than they were ready for. (The fact that Jiricek has been traded doesn't change the initial intent, to give us legit NHL defenseman we could deploy.)

Let's not make it any more than that. Let's not ruin the successful strategy with a new one likely to fail.

 

[joybang]

Whether the reported desire for an 8-year deal and the recently observed poor play are related or coincidental, who knows !?
I have no idea what the analytics say, but the eye test supports your thesis! Provy is fighting the puck and struggling to find the right d-zone exit. I’m still of the opinion Provy is better fit (and slightly better player) than Severson but Severson’s unmovable contract and handedness makes it highly likely Provy gets moved at the TDL - and that moving him is the right move. Wish it wasn’t, I like him on our 2nd pair, but not if we’re going to have $15M tied up in two 2nd/3rd pair D for the next 7-8 years.

Advanced analytics for Provorov are poor. YMMV whether that’s something you want to put a lot of stock into or not. But they’re not good.

 

[cbjthrowaway]

Provorov at 8 years (37yo at contract's end) + Severson at 6 more years (37 at contract's end) does not = a sound strategy for a long term competitive team defense.

Trade him at the TDL and have no regrets.

yeah zero interest in that or in paying him more than $7m aav which sure seems like where this is going.

waddell's not going to rush into anything, but provorov's struggled a bit lately and i'd be looking to make a move sooner than later. in an ideal world, they're able to move him and flip the assets for someone who fits longer-term like k'andre miller. i've seen some speculation about owen power as well, would love to get him if he's available.