He is representative of the problem at hand, less a source of it than a byproduct. Simply put – and simple is an important word here – the unexpected flaws in Ivan Provorov's play this season mirror those observed among the team in general.
"I think what you see at times are guys trying to do too much,'' Flyers coach Dave Hakstol said after practice at SkateZone Friday. "When you try to do too much, when you try to extend a shift, try to make one more play, most times that's when some negative things come right back at you.