Someone is going to pay something of value for Drouin. I'm not saying I would offer Lindy but if I was Yzerman I'd inquire. Similar to the Isles with Hamonic. They really don't want futures, they want someone else's Hamonic. Lindy has a similar draft position and expectations, is more advanced as a pro than Drouin despite a lower offensive ceiling. Lindy could probably find a spot with Cooper, better than Drouin.
I don't like it, but it makes sense to ask. Obviously we need to build a young offensive group similar to our defensive guys, and obviously having Drouin AND Lindy makes more sense that way. Just saying someone has to pay something of value to get the guy. I don't know that Yzerman is ready to just take a pick and a prospect. He has a playoff run to think of too, but not to the point of giving Drouin away for a rental. Regardless of who the rental is.