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Below we take a looks at two names on the Flyers back- end wouldn’t be going anywhere on deadline day .
Shayne Gostisbehere
The 23-Year old offensive defenseman is a key part of General Manager …show more content…
The Penguins defeated the Flyers, 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Arguably the Philadelphia Flyers best defenseman at age 19. Provorov who leads the Flyers in minutes played at 21:37 of average ice time per game has an elite hockey sense playing in all situations. Ron Hextall selected Provorov seventh overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and views the Russian defender as a franchise player wearing the orange and black for many seasons too come. Provy leads in defensive points shared at 2.7,blocked shots with 117.
Provorov was one of the best defenders available in the 2015 NHL Draft, and now he is Philadelphia’s most talented blue line prospect. A lot is expected from the young defenseman, who brings offensive skills, good skating ability and high hockey IQ. While Provorov can aid with offense, he plays a 200-foot game and is a physical defender. (hockeysfuture.com)
Provorov is turning heads everywhere he goes Roger Millions of Sportsnet west tweeted this after the Flyers visited