The Columbus Blue Jackets have been in want of a defenceman. Columbus obtained their man in Ivan Provorov of the Philadelphia Flyers.
The #CBJ are aggressively looking for a defenceman. I wouldn’t be shocked in the event that they make an enormous splash by the NHL Draft — or sooner.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) June 6, 2023
As a part of a three-team commerce the Blue Jackets get Provorov from the Flyers with the Los Angeles Kings sending defenceman Sean Walker and goaltender Cal Petersen together with prospect Helge Grans to the Flyers. The Kings will retain 30 % of Provorov’s wage.
Some extra particulars:
Provorov to CBJ
Walker, Petersen to Philly
Kings will retain 30% of Provorov deal— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) June 6, 2023
Additionally as a part of the deal, the Columbus Blue Jackets are sending a first-round choose they acquired from the Kings to Philadelphia.
CBJ sends LA’s 1st spherical choose to Philly on this deal, which they beforehand acquired mid-season.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) June 6, 2023
Additionally, the Flyers are getting a second-round choose from the Kings as effectively. The Kings obtained forwards Kevin Connauton and Hayden Hodgson from the Flyers. Each performed the vast majority of their careers with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
1st and a 2nd from Columbus and LA coming in as effectively for one more half in Provorov deal.#fueledbyphilly
— Anthony Di Marco (@ADiMarco25) June 6, 2023
Going again to the NHL Commerce Deadline, Provorov’s title has been on the market in commerce circles as documented on NHLRumors.com. So it was only a matter of time earlier than new normal supervisor Daniel Briere pulled the set off.
The seventh general choose from the 2015 NHL Draft has recorded 217 factors (65 objectives and 152 assists) in 532 video games with the Flyers. This previous season in 82 video games with the Flyers he recorded 27 factors (six objectives and 21 assists). That is the second lowest since getting into the league.
However the factors aren’t why the Blue Jackets are buying. Sure, Provorov has 47 power-play factors, however he’s a minutes eater. To not point out he can play the left aspect and is a puck-moving defenseman. Whereas his defensive zone effectiveness has various he does loads of stuff effectively in his personal zone regardless of what the numbers say.
Ivan Provorov, traded to CBJ, is a minute-munching left-handed defenceman who can transfer the puck a bit. He additionally does loads of stuff within the defensive zone, though the precise outcomes of that stuff are fairly blended. #CBJ #PrideMonth pic.twitter.com/Un9lmovpaS
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) June 6, 2023
Ivan Provorov nonetheless has two years left $6.75 million which is able to expire on the finish of the 2024-25 season.
Ivan Provorov has two years remaining on his $6.75M x 6 yr contract
The 2015 seventh general choose had 27 pts in 82 GP final season, he will likely be a UFA on the finish of 2024-25https://t.co/iVon26jsIs
— CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) June 6, 2023
Provorov seemingly slots into the Gavrikov spot. I stated on Union Junction not a matter of in the event that they make strikes, it is what number of and the way large. #CBJ
— Mark Scheig (@mark_scheig) June 6, 2023
As beforehand talked about the Flyers acquired Sean Walker and Cal Petersen from the Los Angeles Kings. Petersen was put within the minors by the Kings with the emergence of Phoenix Copley. The same state of affairs may occur in Philadelphia relying on their subsequent transfer.
Cal Petersen #LAKings has 2 years remaining at $5M Cap Hit. If he is buried in minors, his cap hit is $3.85M.
Provorov #Flyers has 2 years remaining at $6.75M Cap Hit.https://t.co/uw9MMhSm84
— PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) June 6, 2023
Anthony Di Marco: Don’t suppose the Flyers are performed. Cal Petersen being introduced in makes me suppose that one other domino may fall.
That domino seems to be Carter Hart
Listening to that the #Flyers are engaged on a deal involving Carter Hart.#fueledbyphilly
— Anthony Di Marco (@ADiMarco25) June 6, 2023
Walker provides depth to the Flyer protection as he can transition the puck out of the zone and creates possibilities for himself.
Sean Walker, acquired by PHI, is a depth offensive defenceman with some upside with regards to transition play and creating possibilities for himself. Could possibly be helpful. #Flyers pic.twitter.com/YwxfzDgZpg
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) June 6, 2023
The great factor for Philly is Walker is an unrestricted free agent on the finish of the season.
Sean Walker is on the ultimate yr of a $2.65M x 4 yr contract.
He had 13 pts in 70 GP final seasonhttps://t.co/3lDpJCTOHy
— CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) June 6, 2023
From a Kings perspective, Los Angeles has been seeking to open up cap house to re-sign Vladislav Gavrikov, whom they traded for on the commerce deadline.
This might additionally result in a Gavrikov extension with the Kings
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 6, 2023
Dennis Bernstein of the Fourth Interval: “With just below $7.6 million in wage cap house to play with, Kings GM Rob Blake is hoping to maneuver out some cash and plug different holes within the roster.
Defenceman Vladislav Gavrikov is without doubt one of the gamers atop Blake’s precedence record, however discussions between the 2 sides have remained minimal, thus far, as L.A. weighs its choices.”
Bernstein mentions Petersen and Walker as potential names that might be on the transfer and each moved as a part of this deal because the Kings may additionally attempt to re-sign Joonas Koripisalo.
