Ivan Provorov: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15

Denton Mateychuk, four others injured to start Blue Jackets training camp

The Columbus Blue Jackets have plans to ease top defense prospect Denton Mateychuk up to speed at the start of training camp as he recovers from a groin injury.

Flyers trade former KHL Goalie of the Year to Blue Jackets

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

Blue Jackets Need More From $15 Million Second Pair in 2025-26

The Columbus Blue Jackets are paying a bit of a premium for their projected second defensive pairing, to say the least. Assuming head coach Dean Evason keeps Zach Werenski and Dante Fabbro together, the top pairing will carry a combined average annual value (AAV) of $13.71 million.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 6

Three NHL teams that have missed the mark this offseason

Three NHL teams that have missed the mark so far this offseason

There is still time for these teams to change their offseason, and one big trade can still impact things, but through the first week, these teams have dropped the ball. So far.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 2

Grading Ivan Provorov’s 7-year contract extension with Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets started their 2025 NHL Free Agency period by bringing back a couple of pending free agents on the blue line. The Jackets have re-signed Ivan Provorov to a seven-year deal worth $8.5 million per year.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Blue Jackets Could Live to Regret Ivan Provorov Extension

Ivan Provorov is a good defenseman, there’s no questioning that. However, it’s easy to question whether he’s worth the $8.5 million cap hit for the next seven years that the Columbus Blue Jackets agreed to on Monday (June 30).

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Report: Blue Jackets to Sign Ivan Provorov to Seven-Year Extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets were hoping to remake their defense for 2025-26. On Monday, it appears they will be bringing back an important part of their blue line that was set to become a UFA.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Report: Blue Jackets to sign Ivan Provorov to seven-year contract extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets are nearing a seven-year contract extension with defenseman Ivan Provorov that carries an $8.5-million average annual value, reports Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Ivan Provorov Signs Long-Term Contract with Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have secured defenseman Ivan Provorov with a hefty new contract: seven years at an average annual value of $8.5 million. This deal comes just hours ahead of free agency, and right as other big news hit the NHL news wire.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

The Columbus Blue Jackets Announce Dependable Defenceman Contract Extension

The 2024-25 season has been one that seen the Columbus Blue Jackets exceed expectations. However, any chances of playoffs eventually went to the wayside.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Blue Jackets to re-sign key defenseman to a seven-year deal

In what has immediately set the market for other top-four defenseman in this free agency period, the Blue Jackets have given their minute-eating defenseman a $1.75M raise.

Blue Jackets sign top-four piece to four-year extension

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NHL News / The Win Column / June 30

Flames free agency target: Ivan Provorov

It’s officially that time of year when the offseason is in full swing. With free agency set to open tomorrow, we’ll be taking a look at certain pending UFAs and determining if they’d be a fit for the Calgary Flames. For our final player in this series, we’re taking a look at Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman Ivan Provorov.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / June 24

It’s surprising to see that Columbus hasn’t locked up Ivan Provorov yet

With just one week before NHL Free Agency opens, a few notable names have yet to sign extensions with their respective teams. In Central Ohio, the Columbus Blue Jackets have yet to make a deal with defenseman Ivan Provorov.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / June 15

Rangers Targeting Blue Jackets Defenseman in Free Agency

The New York Rangers had a disastrous 2024-25 season and are looking to make positive changes to bounce back in the upcoming year. Already with a new head coach in Mike Sullivan and a recent trade involving Chris Kreider, the Rangers are just getting started in their adjustments.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 30

Blue Jackets’ Defensive Options If Provorov & Fabbro Walk in Free Agency

The Columbus Blue Jackets hope they are able to re-sign defensemen Ivan Provorov and Dante Fabbro. According to GM Don Waddell, both players made it clear in their exit interviews that they’d like to stay.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28

3 best Ivan Provorov destinations in 2025 NHL free agency

The Columbus Blue Jackets fell short of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season. Now, they have many questions to answer, and one of them involves one of their defenders.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 7

Ivan Provorov gets real on ‘weakest spot’ of Blue Jackets’ season

The Columbus Blue Jackets have seen their playoff hopes fall in recent weeks. At one point, the Blue Jackets were in a fantastic position to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / March 3

Report: Provorov Trade is Unlikely, Extension Also In Weird Spot

Tough news for teams interested in Ivan Provorov: NHL insider Pierre LeBrun has reported that the Columbus Blue Jackets are being standoffish about a trade.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 3

Ivan Provorov trade suitors will not like this Blue Jackets update

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a big decision to make on if they want to move Ivan Provorov, who is a pending unrestricted free agent. With the idea that

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Trade Destinations for Blue Jackets’ Ivan Provorov

The March 8 NHL trade deadline looms large and we’re starting to see some movement on the trade front. The mammoth trade of Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes sent shockwaves through the league and could serve as the proverbial starting pistol for this year’s trade season.