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Originally Posted by Fire of the Phoenix
I doubt it's that high. I think a little more than Connolly returned sounds about right. Both are former top 5 picks by the Lightning, both are wingers struggling to find their way. Drouin is a bit younger with a higher ceiling and and lower floor IMO, I don't see why he'd be worth much more. The most I'd do is Poirier+2nd.
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Connolly was 6th overall and was nearly 23 when he was traded (well according to NHL stats but anyone who's seen Connolly knows he's about 40). Drouin isn't 21 yet and has already bested any of Connolly's seasons. He's a year and a half removed from putting up 2.4 points per game in the QMJHL. If he doesn't find his game in the NHL in the next 2 years then he'll be on the same path as Connolly, but right now he still has huge potential.
And I mean, even with his struggles, he put up 32 points in 70 games as a 19 year old last season. Bennett is on pace for 31. Completely different players, far from complete, but Drouin isn't some bust just yet.