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Could a Werenski for Provorov Trade Happen? Who is better?

August 20, 2019, 1:29 PM ET [78 Comments]
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I will get back to answering more of your questions with my late day blog, but for now, one of the questions asked to me yesterday...

Quite a few of you asked this question, in various ways, but essentially...

Given the fact that some bad blood is starting to form, is it possible any of these unsigned RFAs could be swapped for each other?

That got me thinking whch of these unsigned RFAs could, in fact, be swappable?

Lets start with Werenski and Provorov.

Who is better?

Offensively:

Both are highly skilled. But Werenski has more upside...especially as a power-play point man. Werenski has played more consistently with a solid D partner in Seth Jones. Provorov has put up roughly 100 points in 250 games, where Zach has roughly 140 points in 250 games...Provorov has played with less solid partners, not allowing him as much freedom to roam...given the same freedom Provorov may be better offensively.

Defensively:

Even though Werenski is a career +13 and Provorov is a career -6, both were big minuses last season...-16 for Provorov and -12 for Werenski.

Age: Provorov is 6 months older.

Toughness: Provorov is a bigger hitter...and has 86 PIMs to Werenski's 43.

Intangibles: Werenski has always been known as a born leader. One of the pillars of USA Hockey. Provorov is also a great leader but leads more by example.

Contract demands: I hear Provorov's contract negotiations have been rougher...extending back to Hextall as Flyers GM who essentially warned the Flyers that this would be a war.

So, you decide:

Who is better?
Should the teams make this trade if they could sign the players?
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