I think Provorov does more than the previous poster says, but he is definitely overrated by this fanbase. They think he's a true #1 when he's not. He's a top pair defenseman when paired with the correct partner. He cannot carry a top pair.
Yup. And that's not an insult to him at all.
He's what I call a "top-pair-capable top 4 defensemen". As in, he can play on the top pair and not be out of place, but isn't someone who is a clear lock to be there, no matter what, no matter what team, no matter who he's with.
Good defensively, good in transition, good skater, great at shooting on the rush, PKs, and can play a ton of icetime. He can be the other half of a very good pair, like he was with Ghost or Niskanen.
On the other hand... he's not the kind of guy that can play with anyone and carry. He's not great in all situations - pretty bad in the offensive zone when set up, awful on the PP, not creative or dynamic - and isn't consistent from season to season. Although part of that is the coaches fault for overusing him and asking way too much, which of course is going to negatively impact his game. Cut his icetime back and I'd bet his play improves. He's the kind of guy with great instincts but not great IQ, if that makes any sense.... the more time he has the worse his decision making is, as if he overloads by thinking too much (which is why he's great on the rush and sucks on the PP).
I like him a lot; even have a signed mini-helmet. I just wish he was set up to succeed instead of set up to fail. He could be a much better asset if used appropriately.