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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't Andersson ranked in the top 10 of the 2015 draft as well before the season started? 9th IIRC?
Drouin is definitely an intriguing target. Know who he would be lethal with? Bennett. Drouin is full of piss and vinegar as well - he is very physical for his size - or at least was in Juniors. People forget that most scouting resources out there had him pegged as the most talented player available in the draft.
With that being said, he hasn't really helped himself stick in the NHL. Lots of opportunity for him - especially with MSL gone and Stamkos could really have used a player like Drouin (and they tried him there). He has had opportunities, but he has failed to move up.
Gaudreau worked his way out of Hartley's doghouse early on in his rookie year. Monahan had times where he was very sheltered and played few minutes. Those guys worked themselves out. Baertschi didn't. Is Drouin still a can't miss top-line superstar winger in the making, who just hasn't got a real chance yet? Or is he just a disappointment? Is he a Gaudreau? Is he a Baertschi?
I am not sure Kylington is worth finding that out. I disagree in that Kylington should be a protected asset (untouchable). I rank him miles ahead of Andersson and Hickey - and I am very high on both. I just see Kylington as a franchise-level D in the making. He dropped due to perceived attitude issues and consistency issues, not because of his offensive ceiling. I think he has come a long ways in proving the doubters wrong.
Still, it is Drouin. He may very well be a kid who outshines even Johnny Hockey if given a chance and some time. He was that highly rated.
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The interesting thing is if Drouin and Bennett have chemistry other teams would have that much more worry about and not just Johnny.
Drouin may just need a few younger guys he can relate to and who can mesh with his skill level. Because this team is young and learning to play the right way. Drouin would likely fit right in and want to work as hard as they do. The vets on this team have done a good job to make Johnny and Monahan feel welcome and part of the team, even when they make mistakes. I think this would be a perfect opportunity for Drouin and has the potential to take the team to the next level. A strong defense and a balanced attack on offense.
Definitely could be a game changer and worth the risk to give pieces to get him.