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Originally Posted by SofaProfessor
With the way this has been handled I'm not sure Drouin goes for anything other than "ridiculously cheap."
I'd take him on the Flames if the price was right. Like you said, if he doesn't cost a ton to acquire, they can throw him out the door the moment he steps out of line.
Let's remember; the truth often sits somewhere between the two stories you hear. We have the Lightning's explanation of events and Drouin's. I don't doubt for a moment this kid might be a bit entitled. I'm also hesitant to believe he's a complete lost cause. Right now his price is lower than it was yesterday morning. Can't hurt to kick the tires and see if something comes of it that benefits the Flames.
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I completely agree. But my concerns with Drouin as a hockey player have less to do with how he has handled this, and much more to do with how he has played in his professional career to this point. His 0.5 points/game average for a 19-year-old in the 2014–15 season looks very good, but some of the tarnish comes off of that given that he played most of his time with Stamkos. The fact that he has presently scored only two goals in seven games in his AHL assignment since being sent down is also a bit of a concern.
He is still young—only 21-years-old in a few weeks, but for a player with his skill set, and with the opportunities he has been given thus far, I would have expected more.