Gavrikov vs Provorov ?

[ViD]

As Gavrikov signed an extension with LA, who would you rather have ?

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[Cowumbus]

Excluding all the outside stuff, and trades that were made to get to this point:

Provorov because the money is less.

 

[cslebn]

Can I vote neither?

 

[MissADD]

Provorov. The money being less gives the Jackets more cap room to play with. I know its only just north of 1% of the cap, but that 1% could be the difference between signing Severson and signing Shattenkirk.

 

[LetsGOJackets!!]

I love Gavy.. but IP is considerably better at hockey than he is currently being rated. He needs a good PR firm & he needs to play good hockey. We have aRussian group that can support him

 

[ViD]

didn’t expect it to be this lopsided

 

[BB88]

Provorov.

If we are just looking at players+ contracts

 

[JacketFanInFL]

Not even a question, Provorov. Gavrikov is overrated by Jackets fans. Decent player, does the phone call thing, but as a player he's nothing special.

 

[majormajor]

I love Gavi, he's a great teammate, and they're similar statistically despite Provorov's lofty reputation.

 

[JacketsDavid]

I went in the minority - Gavy (who his team mates liked) plus a 2nd round pick (we gave that pick up for the 35% savings on Provorov) over a guy who showed a lot of regression last season.
Upside is 100% on Provorov, but I think Gavy has a higher floor.

 

[ViD]

You guys remember these Gavrikov cards with most of his numbers in red, here’s his card in LA

And here’s Gavrikov before the LA trade

Here’s Provorov

 

[koteka]

Does Gavi have a NMC or anything?

Signing Gavi and keeping the LA Kings pick and a furure 2nd rounder is preferable.

 

[ViD]

Does Gavi have a NMC or anything?

Signing Gavi and keeping the LA Kings pick and a furure 2nd rounder is preferable.

Looks like he’s got NMC

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Gavrikov is better defensively and a better locker room guy. Underrated offensively though

Provorov is better offensively. A better skater. And is fine defensively

Sounds like a push to me. But I think Gavrikov is safer, with Provorov having more upside and a better resume

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Gav had decided to go to free agency. I can’t spend a lot of mental energy on if I’d rather have him or someone else.

 

[Scouter]

Yes, go for Pro, nice to see.

 

[KJ Dangler]

Not remotely close .. Provorov by a mile … Provorov is more skilled than Werenski .. Werenski if he could stay healthy, his stock would be down as well if he didn’t miss nearly all of last year , and 18 or so games the year prior . Philly is pretty comprable to the defense the BJs have iced past couple years . Gavrikov looked dramatically better in a system with responsible forwards , good structure , and competent defensive partners . I expect Provorov to shine this coming year …

 

[NotWendell]

Is anyone a little pissed off that Gary told the CBJ he wanted to test the free agent market, but then re-signed with LA instead of going to free agency?

 

[MissADD]

Is anyone a little pissed off that Gary told the CBJ he wanted to test the free agent market, but then re-signed with LA instead of going to free agency?

Not really. I think that's the difference between a team in the playoffs and a team who finished second to last. I also think going to LA (a team on the rise) helped convince him to stay. If he went to Boston (a team who could collapse at any moment) he may not have resigned.

 

[VT]

So question, is the result of this poll Provorov's play or the fact that Gavrikov wanted a different contract in the CBJ and left?

 

[Viqsi]

So question, is the result of this poll Provorov's play or the fact that Gavrikov wanted a different contract in the CBJ and left?

Why not both?

 

[MoeBartoli]

Is anyone a little pissed off that Gary told the CBJ he wanted to test the free agent market, but then re-signed with LA instead of going to free agency?

Actually the odd part to me is that the story was the issue wasn’t money but term and that Jarmo wanted a shorter deal than Gav preferred. And then Gav‘s camp pushes for a two year deal.