Drouin has really taken off since the WJCs offensively, while MacKinnon has actually had a bit of a slow down. Dunno if that means anything but also on the big stage Drouin did prove to be a step ahead. May not matter at all, and center is what this team needs help with most. So if MacK is there, you take him. But if he's already taken maybe you do go with Drouin over the next few centermen on the list if available. He's probably the bpa over the rest (after jones and nate).
Regardless, I think the team needs to seek out another 1st round pick via trade. 2 picks in the top 25 or so would be a big component of a quick rebuild. You bring up Gaudreau next season, and add one or both of these boys in if they're good enough to make the jump right away, and a new core could be established pretty fast. But they absolutely have to do the proper thing for the team at trade deadline.
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