Not sure why Ferland is getting so much hate. I don't believe that he is a top 6 forward. He doesn't have the skill set to become one imo. But he shouldn't be attracted the level of vitriol that he's getting.
He's 23 and in his first full season in the NHL. He is still figuring things out and learning how to play in the league full time. He has been moved around from top line to bottom line, has probably played with every forward on the roster so far this season.
He is, according to ESPN, our leading hitter with 122, 32nd highest number amongst NHL forwards this season. He isn't a top 6 player and if a 2nd and him get Drouin, you obviously do it. But then he obviously won't get that deal done. But saying that, whilst he's far from untouchable, I do hope we keep him around for another season after this one. I want to see more of him and see where he tops out, because for me, he is still trending upwards at the moment.
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