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Originally Posted by Poe969
They have more guys like Ferland then they do like Drouin sounds better. Ferland does play all out every shift but he doesn't really put up points. I think this is a whole "skill vs. will" where Ferland seems to always put himself out there and Drouin seems to have the skill to be a top 6 forward.
The Flames lack offensive skill. Drouin provides that. A gu like Hunter Smith could replace Ferland if he was gone but we don't have anyone in the system with the skill like Drouin.
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Does he though? I consistently see Ferland shying away from confrontation. He never seems to want to engage physically, even if someone does something to disrespect the team.
want proof? watch this from earlier in the year when Kesler scores and empty net goal after the horn. Ferland, despite being the closest Flame to Kesler, was ready to let this go. He doesn't react till Wideman and Gio jump in there. If Ferland was truly engaged, he would have reacted immediately.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwifh8vcNSU
Michael Ferland 2015-16 is a shadow of what he was in that series. The potential is there, an maybe it's been the head injuries, but he seems to be content to cruise along at 75%. This has to be a concern for the Flames.
Drouin for Ferland and a 2nd is a no-brainer.