Related: Pierre LeBrun Gives An Ivan Provorov Update. Provorov's Contract Prediction: $60M/8 years ($7.5M AAV) The Blue Jackets should offer Provorov an eight-year contract to hel

Just at face value, the Blue Jackets need a player with such a long-term contract to be a reliable, significant part of their lineup. Beyond that, they may need to rely on Severson more heavily down the stretch this season depending on how the NHL trade deadline plays out on March 7.

Talks are beginning to heat up between defenseman Ivan Provorov and the Columbus Blue Jackets on a long-term extension as per The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun. The soon-to-be unrestricted free agent is highly interested in signing an extension with Columbus.

The Columbus Blue Jackets and defenseman Ivan Provorov have hit a snag in contract extension talks for the upcoming unrestricted free agent. While both sides have expressed a desire to continue the partnership,

The trade had the Blue Jackets acquiring Vancouver Canucks star forward J.T. Miller. However, it also had Columbus sending Ivan Provorov, Gavin Brindley, and a 2025 first-round pick in return.

NHL Insider Pierre LeBrun gave an Ivan Provorov update yesterday that will get people talking. In an article released late last night, LeBrun says that the 28-year-old Russian defenseman's agent Mark Gandler, and GM Don Waddell have had contract talks, and plan to talk again later.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are currently battling for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, and the future of Ivan Provorov is unclear.

If the right trade offer comes along, will the Colorado Avalanche, Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers part with Rantanen, Provorov and Ristolainen?

Kirill Marchenko scored with 1:16 remaining in overtime to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.

The team’s pending UFA with the most value is undoubtedly their Russian defenseman Ivan Provorov. While it’s been reported that Provorov has an interest in re-signing in Columbus, and his ...

The helper ended a five-game slump for Provorov, who has six assists over 10 outings in January. The 28-year-old defenseman continues to chip in a little offense and ample blocks in a top-four role this season.

According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, the Columbus Blue Jackets could see Boone Jenner return to the lineup sooner than expected. Jenner has been out all season after suffering a shoulder injury at the end of training camp. He has since gotten the green light to join the team at practice, though he is still wearing a non-contact jersey.