Archijerej
Registered User
I wouldn't say he avoids getting hit at all costs but comparing Gallagher to him is kinda weird.
Gallagher never really has the puck on his stick for too long, the guy is not a playmaker.
Drouin on the other hand needs to be in control of the puck for long stretches if you want to maximize his talent so yeah he's a much easier target to get hit.
I think the opposite is true.
Gallagher, while not a playmaker, is a bit of a puck hog and it's not easy to take it away from him.
Drouin is actually more effective when he doesn't hold onto the puck for too long. He needs a lot of puck touches, but the duration of those touches is best kept short. He's a give and go kind of player, that's why he was most effective with Domi. As soon as he tries to slow it down, he runs into trouble.
Last edited: