Report: Flyers, Provorov working hard to finalize new deal

Restricted free-agent defenseman Ivan Provorov is seemingly close to re-signing with the Philadelphia Flyers.

The two sides are working hard Thursday to finalize a contract, with three- and six-year deals still on the table, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie.

Provorov recorded seven goals and 26 points in 2018-19, which was a significant step back from his production two seasons ago when he notched 17 goals and 41 points. The Russian rearguard led all restricted free-agent defensemen in ice time, however, logging 25:07 per game.

The Columbus Blue Jackets came to terms with restricted free-agent defenseman Zach Werenski on a three-year, $15-million deal on Tuesday.

Philadelphia is set to begin its training camp on Friday in Voorhees, New Jersey.