NHL Insider Reports: Columbus Engaged in Contract Talks with Provrov

Sports journalist Pierre Lebrun reported that discussions are underway regarding a new contract for Russian defenseman Ivan Provorov with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

«Columbus and Ivan Provorov’s camp are still in talks. Both parties are expected to communicate again today,» Lebrun shared on his social media account.

To remind, the current contract of the 33-year-old player with Carolina expires on July 1, 2025. During the 2024/2025 season, in which the Hurricanes reached the Stanley Cup semifinals, Provorov played 76 regular-season games (scoring 28 points with 6 goals and 22 assists) and participated in 15 playoff games (earning 4 points with no goals and 4 assists).