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On pace for 53 points which would match his previous career high. Seems to have had a couple of season where he didn't play too much but still managed to get some points. What's the deal?
Lindholm? We have Mittelstadt now.He’s good pals with MacKinnon so not surprised Nate has been the biggest factor in Drouins bounce back. Will be interesting to see if the Avs resign him this summer or upgrade him with someone like Lindholm.
Beginning of the year was an adjustment period, still getting the coach's trust and adjusting to a new team/system/city/situation as anyone would. Put up 1 point in first 10 games, even though there were positive signs. Has since scored 45 points in his last 58 games, while only playing about 45% of 5-on-5 with Mackinnon (yet some Avs fans still doubt his ability to put up around 80 points by doubling his time next to MacKinnon). He's also been moved on and off of PP1 depending on the team's health, but seems to have solidified his position there now.On pace for 53 points which would match his previous career high. Seems to have had a couple of season where he didn't play too much but still managed to get some points. What's the deal?
He showed so much skill in TB that it was surprising he couldn't put together a career in Montreal. If it hadn't been for the attitude issues (not saying that as a knock; it's just what it was at the time), I think he and Kucherov would have worked magic for years. I can only imagine Drouin-Point-Kucherov, if Drouin had continued his early trajectory.
As it is, I felt good about Colorado bringing him in, given his history with MacKinnon, and I'm happy to see him get his career back on track. Honestly, if he fully realizes the potential he showed in Tampa Bay, this is just the tip of the ice burg.
Drouin-Hedman-Kucherov across the top when Stamkos was out might have been just as lethal as anything we've had before or since. Definitely comparable, with Drouin and Kucherov's ability to thread the needle while also, like you said, not forcing it.I don't think it's that surprising he couldn't put it together in Montreal lol he was never really supposed to be "the guy" but he does play extemely well off other skill players.
The last game he had with him and MacKinnon threading passes across the ice is similar to him with Kucherov on the PP, one thing I did like about that pairing is they never forced anything to eachother, everything was IQ based, whoever had the better chance took the shot.
the topic is “dirtydanglez hates the Canadiens”, dicsussmore personal attacks. maybe just stick to the topic instead
Great post...the NHL is littered with top end major junior players who found it difficult to replicate their draft status + major junior success into pro. Drouin is one such player and it takes time for some to reinvent themselves. Drouin is a much different player this season vs previous...he looks engaged on almost every shift and has turned himself into someone the coach can depend on. Good to see he's done that, that takes some skill + ability to shove some pride aside!Yes I am sure Mack was a great factor in Drouin's bounce back but IMO Bednar has had the bigger impact on him. The biggest change in Drouin is not his play with the puck. It is his play away from the puck. He is truly a 200' player now and this is not something he has learned from Mack (although Mack has improved quite a bit defensively). He had a rough start with the team and Bednar had to scratch him a couple of time. Congrats to him how he reacted to those scratched. Instead of sulking he was willing to learn and adapt his game to the team's system. Bednar not only taught him to play very well defensively but also to shoot more, forecheck better and play more physical. He is now a much more complete player by quite a margin in fact.
Unfortunately that also means he probably priced himself out of Colorado. However he REALLY likes it with the Avs so it is possible he takes a sizable discount to stay where he is so comfortable. The Avs don't have a lot of cap space to keep him though.
Drouin-Hedman-Kucherov across the top when Stamkos was out might have been just as lethal as anything we've had before or since. Definitely comparable, with Drouin and Kucherov's ability to thread the needle while also, like you said, not forcing it.
I always say this, but the biggest difference when he went to Montreal was he lost his top gear. He had Point-level speed, or pretty close, when he was here.
i think id have more fun doing my taxesthe topic is “dirtydanglez hates the Canadiens”, dicsuss
What if you did your taxes in French?i think id have more fun doing my taxes
does that mean alberta pays them for me?What if you did your taxes in French?
Tired of underachieving and wanna reboot your career? Want a comeback story like Drouin or Nuke? Come to Colorado
Not everyone in the Outlawz can be 2Pac I guessUnless you're Nail Yakupov or Alex Galchenyuk.
The last time Kucherov recieved a Kucherov type pass.
Drouin-Hedman-Kucherov across the top when Stamkos was out might have been just as lethal as anything we've had before or since. Definitely comparable, with Drouin and Kucherov's ability to thread the needle while also, like you said, not forcing it.
I always say this, but the biggest difference when he went to Montreal was he lost his top gear. He had Point-level speed, or pretty close, when he was here.