[Speculation] Blue Jackets Rumors: Insider Reveals Columbus' Asking Price For Ivan Provorov

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Blue Jackets Rumors: Insider Reveals Columbus' Asking Price For Ivan Provorov

James Wilson 

Saturday, November 23, 2024 Columbus Blue Jackets

 

TSN’s Pierre LeBrun has highlighted Ivan Provorov of the Columbus Blue Jackets as the top rental defenseman expected to be available ahead of the March 7 NHL trade deadline, revealing that Columbus is seeking a first-round pick in return. 
 

Provorov, 27, is a pending unrestricted free agent with a $4.725 million cap hit, reduced by salary retention from last summer’s three-team trade involving the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings. 
 

LeBrun compared this asking price to recent deals for rental defensemen like Noah Hanifin and Sean Walker, both of whom fetched first-round picks last season, noting, “The market for top-four blueliners who log significant minutes is strong.”

 

Currently averaging nearly 24 minutes of ice time per game, Provorov has been a reliable presence for Columbus, combining steady offensive production with the ability to handle heavy workloads. 
 

His manageable cap hit and expiring contract make him an attractive option for contenders seeking defensive depth without a long-term commitment. 
 

LeBrun acknowledged that while the Blue Jackets are hesitant to trade Provorov immediately, the team’s position outside the playoff picture will likely push them to prioritize asset management. “If a contender in January or February offers up a first-round pick for Provorov, the Jackets won’t wait to pull the trigger,” LeBrun said on Insider Trading.
 

Timing will be crucial for Columbus as they weigh offers against the risk of injuries or a cooling market. LeBrun noted that teams willing to meet the asking price early could accelerate the process, much like Winnipeg’s early acquisition of Sean Monahan last year. 

 

With several playoff-bound teams already expressing interest, Provorov’s ability to bolster a blue line is expected to make him one of the most sought-after players as the trade deadline approaches. 
 

As LeBrun concluded, “The business of the game will take over at some point,” and Provorov’s availability is poised to dominate trade discussions in the months ahead.

 

 

https://www.nhltraderumors.me/2024/11/blue-jackets-rumors-insider-reveals.html

 

[PhillipBlunt]

Might be worth considering. 

[Hammertime]

Good gawd no. He'll be in Tocc's dog house so fast. 

 

 

[AlwaysACanuckFan]

25 minutes ago, Hammertime said:

Good gawd no. He'll be in Tocc's dog house so fast. 

 

 

You mean this forum's doghouse faster than Tocc's doghouse 

[Coconuts]

 

[Warhippy]

Hasn't he been a healthy scratch in Columbus though?

 

I mean I know he's a defenseman and GMs can't contain themselves.

 

But that's a big ol ask especially when there's an untapped gem potentially available in their stable for probably not much more

 

Hell i'd be looking at seeing if CBJ would have interest in a Petey swap for Jiricek, Johnson and a pick or something.....i know I will get flamed but there's just something not jiving and maybe a major trade is something this team needs especially if it brings back stud youth on small contracts

Edited November 23 by Warhippy

[Provost]

Let him go ruin some other team’s chemistry…

[Sooey Steamer]

Isn't he the guy that ruined special themed warm-up jersey nights?  I wouldn't want an admitted homophobe on my team...

[VanOriginal]

he isnt the defenceman we are looking for

The Schwartz is week in this one 

[DexM94]

12 hours ago, Sooey Steamer said:

Isn't he the guy that ruined special themed warm-up jersey nights?  I wouldn't want an admitted homophobe on my team...

Do not want to be part of any over promoting is not being agaisnt something
Canada is slowly turning into one of the last woke stronghold. 
i saw the Canucks Community Manager wishing all the community their cultural event, but went with a « good holidays » for Christmas, to avoid creating to non Christians any kind of oppression feelings (lol). 
 

If the deal is right, I would open Provorov with open arms. 

[Rekker]

3 hours ago, DexM94 said:

but went with a « good holidays » for Christmas

This really bugs me. It's Merry Christmas or kiss my ass.

[Bob Long]

3 hours ago, DexM94 said:

Do not want to be part of any over promoting is not being agaisnt something
Canada is slowly turning into one of the last woke stronghold. 
i saw the Canucks Community Manager wishing all the community their cultural event, but went with a « good holidays » for Christmas, to avoid creating to non Christians any kind of oppression feelings (lol). 
 

If the deal is right, I would open Provorov with open arms. 

 

Since when did people start saying merry xmas in November? 

 

 

[boziffous]

19 hours ago, Warhippy said:

Hasn't he been a healthy scratch in Columbus though?

 

I mean I know he's a defenseman and GMs can't contain themselves.

 

But that's a big ol ask especially when there's an untapped gem potentially available in their stable for probably not much more

 

Hell i'd be looking at seeing if CBJ would have interest in a Petey swap for Jiricek, Johnson and a pick or something.....i know I will get flamed but there's just something not jiving and maybe a major trade is something this team needs especially if it brings back stud youth on small contracts

Provorov has not been a healthy scratch. He has played in all 20 of the Jackets games this season.

 

This is his 9th season in the NHL and he has only missed 3 games in his career, all of which were due to Covid. To have missed only 3 games in what is now his 9th season while averaging 23:49 per game is pretty impressive.

[Sika21]

20 hours ago, Warhippy said:

Hasn't he been a healthy scratch in Columbus though?

 

I mean I know he's a defenseman and GMs can't contain themselves.

 

But that's a big ol ask especially when there's an untapped gem potentially available in their stable for probably not much more

 

Hell i'd be looking at seeing if CBJ would have interest in a Petey swap for Jiricek, Johnson and a pick or something.....i know I will get flamed but there's just something not jiving and maybe a major trade is something this team needs especially if it brings back stud youth on small contracts

If it’s big game trades, I’m going after Tkachuk in OTT.

[Attila Umbrus]

2 hours ago, Bob Long said:

 

Since when did people start saying merry xmas in November? 

 

 

It’s crazy the stores start pumping out xmas stuff end of October now too even before haloween is over…it’s unnatural I tell ya! Damn heathens! Should all go to hell!

 

…ok kidding (for those who don’t pick up on sarcasm)

[Captain insano]

6 hours ago, DexM94 said:

Do not want to be part of any over promoting is not being agaisnt something
Canada is slowly turning into one of the last woke stronghold. 
i saw the Canucks Community Manager wishing all the community their cultural event, but went with a « good holidays » for Christmas, to avoid creating to non Christians any kind of oppression feelings (lol). 
 

If the deal is right, I would open Provorov with open arms. 

I think we the people have outgrown the bleeding heart cancel culture, it’s just Trudeau trying to continue to shove it down our throats, don’t have to go any further than listen to a crowd at a ufc event to understand that one

[Bob Long]

2 minutes ago, Attila Umbrus said:

It’s crazy the stores start pumping out xmas stuff end of October now too even before haloween is over…it’s unnatural I tell ya! Damn heathens! Should all go to hell!

 

…ok kidding (for those who don’t pick up on sarcasm)

 

Oh well. First world problems.

[Bob Long]

1 minute ago, Captain insano said:

I think we the people have outgrown the bleeding heart cancel culture, it’s just Trudeau trying to continue to shove it down our throats, don’t have to go any further than listen to a crowd at a ufc event to understand that one

 

I've never been to a UFC event, do they say nice things?

 

[Attila Umbrus]

2 minutes ago, Bob Long said:

 

Oh well. First world problems.

Definitely, I agree.

 

Now that i’m older I love going on useless rants   It’s a wonderful past time. 

 

Thanks for humouring me!

[Bob Long]

1 minute ago, Attila Umbrus said:

Definitely, I agree.

 

Now that i’m older I love going on useless rants   It’s a wonderful past time. 

 

Thanks for humouring me!

 

Me too. It's like a sport. 

[Attila Umbrus]

2 minutes ago, Bob Long said:

 

Me too. It's like a sport. 

We got a long ways to go till we’re on Alfs level tho…one can dream. One day maybe…

[Captain insano]

10 hours ago, Bob Long said:

 

I've never been to a UFC event, do they say nice things?

 

Haha just a stadium chanting “Fuck Trudeau” pretty funny 

[Bob Long]

30 minutes ago, Captain insano said:

Haha just a stadium chanting “Fuck Trudeau” pretty funny 

 

Dunno, seems kinda weak.

[Coryberg]

2 minutes ago, Bob Long said:

 

Dunno, seems kinda weak.

He is

[Bob Long]

34 minutes ago, Coryberg said:

He is

 

Who is?