As for Drouin, I partially understand that he wants to get a fair chance, but this is a horrible precedent to set for your entire career:
"I'm not getting the ice time I want."--> Ignore coaching and play an individualistic game.
"I got sent to the AHL even though I think I'm an NHLer" --> play even poorer in the minors and show no desire to change in any way.
"I requested a trade, and even though I'm on an entry level deal and I have no resume to demand such things, the trade isn't happening fast enough for me." --> Stop showing up to games in order to protect my body above all else, indicating I'm willing to sacrifice nothing whatsoever personally to help my team and organization succeed.
Everything about this kid makes me want to punch him in the face. Forget acquiring him just because he's talented, he'll forever be another Alex Semin, Phil Kessel, Taylor Hall. Guys that are very talented but will never help your team win a single thing of importance.
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"You know, that's kinda why I came here, to show that I don't suck that much" ~ Devin Cooley, Professional Goaltender
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