The Ivan Provorov era in Philadelphia is over, as the Flyers are trading the Russian defenseman to the Columbus Blue Jackets as part of a three-team deal that also involves the Los Angeles Kings, according to several reports. The full terms of the deal have not yet been released.
Provorov’s departure concludes an up-and-down seven-year spell in Philadelphia. Selected No. 7 by the Flyers in the 2015 draft, Provorov broke into the NHL as a rookie during the 2016-17 season. He burst onto the scene in Year 2, averaging 24 minutes, and nine seconds of ice time per game, establishing a career-high with 41 points, and tying for the league lead in goals by a defenseman with 17. He also finished plus-17, the best mark by a Flyers defenseman.
Provorov does not come without some controversy. Earlier this season, he cited his Russian Orthodox faith