The stories about him being immature or a dick are interesting for me personally. My one and only experience with Yzerman was when I was 8 years old and it was very similar to the redditt story on Drouin. A close family friend of my parents was playing for the Red Wings and got myself and my little brother into the Wings dressing room after the morning skate at the dome in the 87/88 season. Yzerman was my favourite player and the guy was the only player who did not even acknowledge my presence when I was taken around the room. Every other guy signed my pennant and chatted for 30-60 seconds. I remember being pretty disappointed, I got a signed puck after the game but the guy was kind of a dick. I still got the 87/88 pennant with every autograph except Yzerman's. Point being that Yzerman grew out of that stage of his life as well.
As for Drouin, if the Flames can get him for Klimchuk and I 2nd I think you do it. Buy low, if he reaches his ceiling he would be a great LW for Bennett.
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