Prospect Info: Round 1, Pick 7: Ivan Provorov, D, Brandon (WHL)

[SolidSnakeUS]

Manning's going to take McDavid out again on the first shift.

I really ****ing hope not . I love McDavid being healthy on my fantasy team .

 

[Tripod]

Don't want McDavid hurt....keep him healthy to hopefully help Edmonton beat out division rivals.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

It was a joke.

 

[tymed]

silky smooth Pantene Provy has 3g/3a in the last 9gp while going +4 against top lines lately.

 

[MorgantiDrinksBlood]

He's already looking like he's the real deal, has #1 dman written all over him. I really don't care what anyone say's he's going to be way better than Hanifin. I've seen enough of both to easily make that assessment.

 

[FLYguy3911]

It's awesome that he can be on the shutdown pair this early in his career. Just hope he doesn't oversimplify his game as a result.

 

[Tripod]

I loved that in the 3rd when we were trailing, he was pushing for offense.

He really is our best Dman.....took less than 30 games.



Oh....and he is currently 6th in ES points in the entire league for D.

 

[MorgantiDrinksBlood]

It's awesome that he can be on the shutdown pair this early in his career. Just hope he doesn't oversimplify his game as a result.

Eh, I mean I guess I kinda see what you mean, but I seen him creating more offense where he can the more comfortable he becomes. His lateral skating in the offensive zone along the blue line is fantastic and he's quite good at getting the puck through in traffic. Sky is the limit for Provy.

 

[StevensCakeBakerBacker]

Doesn't seem all that long ago the Flyers had one of the most expensive and milquetoast defensive corps in the NHL, it's great to see the tide turning.

Ivan looks solid and has multiple aspects of his game put together nicely. He needs improvement, like all young D-men, but I'm thrilled so far.

 

[Protest]

It's awesome that he can be on the shutdown pair this early in his career. Just hope he doesn't oversimplify his game as a result.

I think it depends on who he's paired with at the time. If, down the line, he and Sanheim are together I can see him playing the defensive role, but if he's with Morin or Gudas I think he'll be pushing the offense.

 

[Psuhockey]

I think it depends on who he's paired with at the time. If, down the line, he and Sanheim are together I can see him playing the defensive role, but if he's with Morin or Gudas I think he'll be pushing the offense.

I also think what forwards are on the ice is as if not more important. Hard to make offensive pushes up the ice when PEB and VDV are being used as the shutdown line. Should see a big difference when Couturier is back.

 

[Devils Dominion]

NJD drafts him or Werenski if they get a do-over.

 

[phil162888]

Eh, I mean I guess I kinda see what you mean, but I seen him creating more offense where he can the more comfortable he becomes. His lateral skating in the offensive zone along the blue line is fantastic and he's quite good at getting the puck through in traffic. Sky is the limit for Provy.

The kid has been absolutely amazing.... What growth since the first few games of the year. He's a superstar in the making... He needs to make some faster decisions on the PP and he needs to let go of his slapper a little more often but all else is already there in both ends of the ice. He's a complete all around dmen at 19

 

[Tripod]

NJD drafts him or Werenski if they get a do-over.

We know.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

 

[GapToothedWonder]

We know.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Hahaha this made my day

 

[Curufinwe]

After 61 games, Provorov is the fourth Flyers dman in the past three seasons to reach 20 ES points in a season.

http://www.nhl.com/stats/player?agg...ilter=gamesPlayed,gte,28&sort=evPoints,points

The others are:

15-16 Ghost - 24 ESP in 64 games
14-15 MDZ - 23 ESP in 63 games
14-15 Streit - 22 ESP in 81 games

 

[tymed]

He's been our best overall dman since somewhere around game 18. Seem to have struck gold with him and if so then a couple more hits on our bluechip dmen and we're gonna have some huge trade chips on our hands.

At this point, Provy's the most cornerstone piece of the Flyers looking into the future.

 

[whitstifier]

Any new takes on Provorov's offensive upside?

 

[FlyTimmo]

Well he should end the season with ~30-35 points and this is with relatively low PP time. Take of the AMac shackles and give him ~50+ more minutes of PP time and it is possible he could put up 45-55 points in his peak offensive seasons, which is very good. He really does have Norris potential.

 

[Curufinwe]

Sticking with my Suter comparison.

If he gets a permanent spot on PP1 then he could reach 50 points in a season.

 

[Delete99991]

Craig Button on draft day

"Elite #1 defenseman"

Bang on...

 

[04' hockey]

Earth to .....

Hak or Hex or vice versa ..... in the offseason, somehow someway, get 2 good PK DMen and take the kid O-F-F the frickin' PK and give him MUCH more time on the PP!

OK.....I'm cool now

 

[CodyTheHuman]

Hak or Hex or vice versa ..... in the offseason, somehow someway, get 2 good PK DMen and take the kid O-F-F the frickin' PK and give him MUCH more time on the PP!

OK.....I'm cool now

Provorov should stay on the PK.

 

[deadhead]

Provorov is going to play close to 25 minutes a night, like most great defensemen, he's economical with his effort, he can turn it on and go goal to goal when needed, but because he understands positioning and anticipates so well, he's not chasing the play all the time. And his skating is almost effortless most of the time, except when he wants to turn on the jets.

 

[Gsus]

Haven't had the chance of watching him for a while. But I guess he still looks like a 30 year old vet?

I see his ceiling up there in 55'ish points. When you add his defensive game and smarts, he's a true #1D.