I think Montreal is the winner of this trade.
Sergachev is a good prospect, but it's way too early to say that he'll reach his top pairing potential. Top pairing defenseman do not grow on trees. You can't draft someone 9th overall, then a year later claim that they are top 2 defenseman.
That said, I also think it's premature to say Drouin will succeed playing center.
This is a lot easier said than done as well.
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