It's Provorov by a country mile. You ever heard of a role? Markov is by now a OD in a sheltered role behind Weber. He is slow and sloppy defensively, while Provorov can carry a team's defence. He is very mobile, is great at decision making AND can contribute offensively(if he would be used in that role). Markov was maybe a tad better in his prime, but eight now Provorov is head and shoulders above him.
What the **** are you talking about ? Do you even watch the Montreal Canadiens play or you just spill BS ang go by his stats and his age ?
Markov never was and was not in a sheltered role at all. He faced the top lines all year long, including the playoffs.
He finished with 6 points less than Weber, while the latter played 16 more games.
Markov is still the "General" of the Habs D, playing on the 1st line WITH Weber and finished top 15 for Points/Game played.
Saying Provorov is "head and shoulders above him" is laughable while even Weber, a top 10 D in the whole league, isn't "head and shoulders above Markov".
The only thing differenciating Markov vs when he was in his prime is his mobility, but even that isn't that noticeable because of how high his hockey IQ actually is.
Make no mistake, Team Russia should and will invite him.
Him actually accepting the invitation is another question, having played so many games already + the World Cup (in which Provorov wasn't playing BTW).
