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Originally Posted by Vinny01
Drouin has proven less in the NHL than Yak has and they were drafted a year apart. I just think both have poor value in a trade when compared to their pedigree so it would make sense as a change of scenery trade.
I wouldn't write Yak off and would be fine if the Flames took a shot on him, my same thoughts with Drouin.
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Drouin has proven less because he hasn't had much of an opportunity at the NHL level. Yak has proven to be a pretty bad NHL player, while being drafted on to a team that was in a position to give him ample opportunities to excel.
The Oilers have been fairly patient with him for years, even though they rushed him into the lineup. Now both the team and the player need to go their separate ways and move on.
I think Drouin has more value because he has less NHL exposure.