If the Toronto Maple Leafs do end up trading the fourth overall pick they’ll likely have interest in the second wave of talent in the NHL Draft – enter Ivan Provorov.
The highly talented defender from the Western Hockey League is a two-way stud prospect with a booming shot and a strong physical game.
Provorov is listed at 6’0″, 201 lbs, at age 18. His frame is ready for the NHL – though he doesn’t need to be rushed into anything. As a defender, being size-ready is a significant advantage. You simply can’t hide on the blue-line in the NHL and if you’re being out-muscled on a regular basis it’s going to be hard to find success early in your career.