";s:4:"text";s:4189:" "He wants to learn. I just told him to be himself (and) don’t think too much. ''Tuesday, he was facing them in real life.The 20-year-old actually went about his business with an uncharacteristic coolness.The 23-year-old Provorov, who just completed his fourth regular season with the team, can serve as a natural mentor for Zamula, who signed with the Flyers as a free agent in September, 2018.Zamula had to undergo back surgery in January and his game totals with the Calgary Hitmen (WHL) dropped from 61 in 2018-19 to only 28 this past season.\"I didn't know much about 'Z' but he has good defensive skill and confidence with the puck,'' Niskanen said during a Zoom teleconference call from Toronto on Wednesday. (Curtis Joe, EP 2014)2015 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #7 by ISS HOCKEY "(Tuesday) in the game, Ivan helped me a lot, talking to me before the game.’’"He’s a great player, a great kid,’’ Provorov said. 1 defenseman Ivan Provorov is an integral part of youngster Egor Zamula's development at the NHL level. Just try to play your game and enjoy every shift, learn every shift.\"He probably just needs some reps at higher speed with the big boys but he's going to be a good one I think. ''The rehab apparently went quite well because he's gone through the rigors of training camp and the 3-2 overtime win against the Penguins without any hitches.\"I think he's done a great job so far during camp. \"He wants to learn. 1 An offensively gifted defenceman who can direct the game's pace when the puck is on his stick.
"When I came back, I missed the feeling of skating, (working) with the stick. He’s got a great role model in Provy. \"The first second I stepped on the ice, I felt like I was still in the console game,'' Zamula said. Get access to Skill Rating and many more premium featuresGo Premium for Elite Prospects Support2015 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #6 by FUTURE CONSIDERATIONSSubmit changes (incorrect DOB, missing stats, incorrect stats, social media links etc) using a web form and we will review your update request within 24 hours and update accordingly.Go Premium to Update Profile Photo2015 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #9 by HOCKEYPROSPECT.COMUpload the photo, let us review it and we will upload it within 48 hours, assuming you confirm you have the photographer's permisson to have it uploaded at eliteprospects.com.You need to be Premium to access this feature.2015 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #7 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA SkatersGet access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features2015 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #5 by MCKEEN'S HOCKEY2015 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #8 by TSN/McKenzieAn offensively gifted defenceman who can direct the game's pace when the puck is on his stick. When I got back with NHL players (at Skate Zone pre-camp in June), I was excited and that helped me get back in shape. \"You can see he has the potential to be a player.\"I look up to Ivan,'' he said.