Confirmed with Link: Drouin taking indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons - placed on LTIR (Mod warn #28, 382

[mbz]

Drouin strikes me as a guy that reads press articles and goes on social media to read about himself. After so much negativity it probably got to him mentally. I could tell in his body language there was something not right. In the end, hockey players are humans too. Just hope he gets through it.

 

[Habs Icing]

Oh wow, so he can't come back until game 2 of the playoffs at the earliest?

Although can't they make it retroactive from the last game he missed?

My daughter suffers from depression. It's not really an illness you can easily come back from like a broken thumb. If it is depression he may have to live with it for the rest of his life.

 

[Habsfan18]

Wishing him all the best, and that he is able to overcome whatever it is that he’s currently dealing with.

 

[GordonGraham]

What’s the point? Any reason they say will be met with criticism. Look at how disgusting people were when Rask pulled himself out of the bubble last year because his kid was sick.

This is Montreal sooner or later it will come out and Rask deserved everything he got bailing on his teamates like he did

 

[Beendair Donedat]

I can’t stand Drouin the player but wish him all the best in dealing with his issues. I suspect we’ve seen his last game in a Habs uniform. I hope that he gets the help that he needs.

 

[beowulf]

huh, well as much as I didn't like the trade to the Habs, hope all goes well for him.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

Really hate the Habs not saying anything and running their organisation like the KGB/FBI

It will once again lead to a lot more speculation ( sick wife sick kid, dying parents, drugs, depression.......) than coming out with the truth.

He did the pregame skate and pulled himself out so none of it makes any sense

What do you want them to say? I think if it had been family related (such as a sick parent) we'd have already heard about it. Participating in a pre-game warmup and then getting pulled seems...fairly telling. It's also completely fair. When you know, you know. It can hit you anywhere. Vontae Davis retired mid-game with the Bills and whoever gave him shit was wrong.

 

[morhilane]

... Okay, now, what I'm wondering : the reports about Drouin's issues in Calgary were... Basically, bullshit, right?

Major depression (or anxiety) can cause physical issues, if that is what is happening to him.

 

[Vachon23]

Really hate the Habs not saying anything and running their organisation like the KGB/FBI

It will once again lead to a lot more speculation ( sick wife sick kid, dying parents, drugs, depression.......) than coming out with the truth.

He did the pregame skate and pulled himself out so none of it makes any sense

They are things that should stay personal and I think it’s the case here. It’s Drouin private live and we don’t need to know that

 

[beowulf]

This is Montreal sooner or later it will come out and Rask deserved everything he got bailing on his teamates like he did

A lot of people don't agree with you. Family is more important than hockey.

 

[MasterD]

This fanbase finally got to him.

Tampa got to him way before this fanbase could.

He's a talented player, but psychologically he's obviously got some demons/issues/weaknesses/callitwhateveryouwant.

Hope he can figure it out, for himself and his family.

 

[Leon Lucius Black]

This is Montreal sooner or later it will come out and Rask deserved everything he got bailing on his teamates like he did

So Rask should've bailed on his infant daughter instead of his team..?

 

[mikeg]

I have seen him work out (he was at the same gym as me... years ago, I think it was his second season here in the summer), he was pushing himself hard, I was impressed and hopeful.

He was a sweet kid, my wife had no idea who he was... she starts chatting him up, just normal gym talk and he seemed genuinely interested.

Afterwards, I was like "Do you know who that is??" you could hear the sound of crickets, then she turned red and I unleashed MILF jokes for a year thereafter. Her impressions were pretty positive - wow what a nice guy. She said you could tell he was raised right, very sensitive, etc.

Hope everything works out for him, he's still young and can still make something of his career. Hopefully he gets the help he needs (if that is the case) or everything works out for whatever the issue is.

 

[Vachon23]

Drouin strikes me as a guy that reads press articles and goes on social media to read about himself. After so much negativity it probably got to him mentally. I could tell in his body language there was something not right. In the end, hockey players are humans too. Just hope he gets through it.

I can confirm that he does that ! Drouin is passionate of hockey and know everything about the league (that was aid by many players that played with him)

 

[le_sean]

This is Montreal sooner or later it will come out and Rask deserved everything he got bailing on his teamates like he did

You're pathetic

 

[cactusjack]

Obviously he's waiting for the cable guy to adjust his wifi... more seriously, best of luck for him.

 

[Vachon23]

This is Montreal sooner or later it will come out and Rask deserved everything he got bailing on his teamates like he did

What !? Because he choose family before hockey ?? Family is WAY more important then hockey

 

[JackZap]

Positive vibes for DrouDrou

 

[domiwroze]

A bunch of adult push this guy into depression. It's really f***ing revolting knowing well what this shit does to your mind.

he'll never be able to play for the habs again.

send his positive vibes and lets leave him the f*** alone.

 

[BLONG7]

Drouin strikes me as a guy that reads press articles and goes on social media to read about himself. After so much negativity it probably got to him mentally. I could tell in his body language there was something not right. In the end, hockey players are humans too. Just hope he gets through it.

More than likely......and it's ok to wish him well, and still be glad he is gone....
He needs time and professional help. Anyone who knew him from his halifax days, realizes this all to well.

 

[Vachon23]

I have seen him work out (he was at the same gym as me... years ago, I think it was his second season here in the summer), he was pushing himself hard, I was impressed and hopeful.

He was a sweet kid, my wife had no idea who he was... she starts chatting him up, just normal gym talk and he seemed genuinely interested.

Afterwards, I was like "Do you know who that is??" you could hear the sound of crickets, then she turned red and I unleashed MILF jokes for a year thereafter. Her impressions were pretty positive - wow what a nice guy. She said you could tell he was raised right, very sensitive, etc.

Hope everything works out for him, he's still young and can still make something of his career. Hopefully he gets the help he needs (if that is the case) or everything works out for whatever the issue is.

Never heard anything negative about Drouin. He’s just a passionate about hockey

 

[Fenwick McCorsi]

This is Montreal sooner or later it will come out and Rask deserved everything he got bailing on his teamates like he did

Bruh.

 

[David Suzuki]

If its because of the pressure from the fans good luck getting any superstar or players from Quebec in free agency!

This is a bit silly just because one player MAY possibly suffer from pressure doesn't mean every local kid is going to have the same reaction.

 

[Vachon23]

I can’t stand Drouin the player but wish him all the best in dealing with his issues. I suspect we’ve seen his last game in a Habs uniform. I hope that he gets the help that he needs.

Probably the best thing that could happen to him, being traded in a market like Arizona

 

[MXD]

Major depression (or anxiety) can cause physical issues, if that is what is happening to him.

...You're right. I should've known better.