Player Discussion: Ivan Provorov

[CBJWerenski8]

Although I’d like to keep him, it really does feel like the organization has always planned to trade him ever since they got him.

They have Mateychuk. They extended Christiansen. They traded for Hunt and Harris (even if they were just a throw in). They have Svozil and others in the wings in Cleveland. And they have a ton of cap space.

 

[Xoggz22]

Although I’d like to keep him, it really does feel like the organization has always planned to trade him ever since they got him.

They have Mateychuk. They extended Christiansen. They traded for Hunt and Harris (even if they were just a throw in). They have Svozil and others in the wings in Cleveland. And they have a ton of cap space.

I think the continued ascension of Mateychuk probably has them feeling he can take on more next year and Jake is good enough for bottom pairing/7th Dman that they can still go get someone for a couple year to play on the 2nd pair if Mateychuk has any struggles. I don't think they'll look to sign anyone long term on the left side but I still feel the right side needs work - short and long term. Until the next wave comes, I think they need another top 4 type to play big minutes. If Provorov were interested in a 2-3 year deal I would love that, but I don't see it