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Philadelphia Flyers Prospects NHL Comparables

By Marc Naples

Sep 22, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Travis Konecny (80) checks and steals the puck from New York Rangers center J.T. Miller (10) during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Travis Konecny (80) checks and steals the puck from New York Rangers center J.T. Miller (10) during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers won 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Ivan Provorov – Nick Lidstrom

When talking about Ivan Provorov in Flyers circles these days, there is a big risk of the hype train going off the track. With that in mind, the best going comparison for Provorov seems to be Nick Lidstrom.

Obviously this is a lofty comparison, as Nick Lidstrom won 7 Norris trophies and 4 Stanley Cups, and was occasionally called “The Perfect Human.” Far from saying Provorov will accomplish the same (although I wouldn’t mind), Lidstrom’s game is the best model for Provorov. Provorov can do it all on the ice, without being overly physical, like Lidstrom. Provorov also has knack for reading and controlling the tempo of the game, like Lidstrom.

Let’s hope Provorov turns out to be half the NHL player Lidstrom was.

Next: Travis Konecny

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