Player Discussion Jonathan Drouin II

[WhiskeySeven*]

We need a young top LD with skill who is also reliable to play on a top pair for 20+ mins a game.

Sergachev is not that.

At least not yet.

Whatever the equivalent of that is at forward, Drouin isn't that either.

 

[Kojo]

If Drouin keeps playing like that, him and Domi are going to be a nightmare to play against.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Drouin is still trying to dangle and beat a few players on his own but I am seeing some cases where he is trying to keep it more simple. It's nice to see him play better

 

[Leon Lucius Black]

We need a young top LD with skill who is also reliable to play on a top pair for 20+ mins a game.

Sergachev is not that.

At least not yet.

One additional thing about Sergachev, he's more comfortable on the right side despite being left handed. If he was still here he'd be playing either on his less productive side, or we'd still be looking for another highly skilled LHD.

 

[417]

Whatever the equivalent of that is at forward, Drouin isn't that either.

So ultimately...what does really say about the trade?

 

[Scintillating10]

Drouin is still trying to dangle and beat a few players on his own but I am seeing some cases where he is trying to keep it more simple. It's nice to see him play better

He's been different since playing with Danault

 

[MaxDummy]

Junior.

 

[mariolemieux66]

Pretty much invisible tonight. The most ice time amongst forwards and with 3 minutes on the PP and only 1 shot on goal. He's a punk!

 

[NobleSix]

The only time he was visible tonight was when he was doing something stupid.

 

[Monsieur Miz]

On a powerplay Drouin was holding the puck for ever and Tatar kept requesting for a pass ... a pass that never came. Don't know if anybody noticed.

It must be so frustrating to see this guy trying to dance around the entire opposite team. I feel like I'm watching a 12 years old kid playing in EASHL.

 

[sansabri]

Bench him.

 

[Beendair Donedat]

Back to being LaFlamme again tonight. Not much effort in overtime.

 

[Kent Nilsson]

I doubt you go from getting all the PP time to benched in Bergevin era nepotism.

 

[teamfirst]

Oh well.....tought he played a good game

 

[Max2]

Not his best game this year.Seemed like both teams were playing with a rubber ball tonight.Puck was bouncing a lot.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

I missed the 3rd and OT but not sure what everyone’s complaining about. Had another point and could have had a couple more as well. I think they should move Lehkonen from that line tbh.

 

[admiralcadillac]

I missed the 3rd and OT but not sure what everyone’s complaining about. Had another point and could have had a couple more as well. I think they should move Lehkonen from that line tbh.

He be da scapegoat because he be special in a specific way

 

[Miller Time]

Seems like there's a team mandate to give him more rope & more opportunity than I've ever seen a young, offensively gifted player get in Montreal...

I don't mind the approach, but it doesn't seem like Drouin has the hockey IQ to make the most of it.

 

[Rosso Scuderia]

He be da scapegoat because he be special in a specific way

Lol Drouin and scapegoat should never be in the same sentence.. everybody can see his poor effort and ethic. From coach, gm, fans and media. His reputation is quite widely known so hes one guy that deserves the criticism.

 

[teamfirst]

Lol Drouin and scapegoat should never be in the same sentence.. everybody can see his poor effort and ethic. From coach, gm, fans and media. His reputation is quite widely known so hes one guy that deserves the criticism.

Everybody like everyone, you mean all the people who watch Habs game agree with that......well, you are wrong cuz i dont

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Seems like there's a team mandate to give him more rope & more opportunity than I've ever seen a young, offensively gifted player get in Montreal...

I don't mind the approach, but it doesn't seem like Drouin has the hockey IQ to make the most of it.

People look at the TOI and may think that, but honestly he just has Kovalev syndrome- guy takes long ass shifts lol

 

[Miller Time]

People look at the TOI and may think that, but honestly he just has Kovalev syndrome- guy takes long ass shifts lol

And gets abundant first wave PP minutes...
And doesn't see his minutes cut when taking his long ass shifts.

Kovalev was a cup winner with some 90pt seasons on his resume... What has Drouin done to be given the same kind of flex?

 

[Kent Nilsson]

People look at the TOI and may think that, but honestly he just has Kovalev syndrome- guy takes long ass shifts lol

Yes hes a selfish punk who would rather play with himself all game thats the point

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

And gets abundant first wave PP minutes...
And doesn't see his minutes cut when taking his long ass shifts.

Kovalev was a cup winner with some 90pt seasons on his resume... What has Drouin done to be given the same kind of flex?

He gets his shift and his PP1 shift, it’s just he stays on the ice for way longer than anyone else. I’m only mentioning Kovalev because he used to do that as well. I honestly don’t think it’s coaching and if anything I imagine it pisses the coaches off.

 

[Miller Time]

He gets his shift and his PP1 shift, it’s just he stays on the ice for way longer than anyone else. I’m only mentioning Kovalev because he used to do that as well. I honestly don’t think it’s coaching and if anything I imagine it pisses the coaches off.

When a coach is pissed off, he glues a player to the bench.

I seriously doubt Drouin's ice time isn't intended.