Quote:
Originally Posted by ssjshmo
Drouin was also given a chance last year to show his skill through 70 games with average TOI of 13:14
Larkin has embraced his opportunity through 39 games, averages 16:54.
There's quite a difference in TOI and does suggest affecting production opportunities but again with such high skill that Drouin carries he should have been able to prove himself.
Also, I'm probably still just butt hurt about Drouin not producing because I picked him last year. Lol
|
Drouin put up 32 points in 70 games last year, while getting minimal ice time, as a rookie. Those numbers are really good and should warrant more ice time.
If you watch Drouin play, his style of play requires solid top end finishers to be successful. He has shades of Gaudreau in his style of play. No one outside of Tampa really knows what's going on there. Maybe he's offended the coaches, the management, or just doesn't get along with the other star players. Whatever the reason, Drouin shouldn't waste his career grinding it out on 3rd lines or in the AHL. The guy has incredible hands and speed. He's not a grinder. It's okay if he doesn't have the perfect two way game.