Yeah, it was discussed a few days ago what was behind McKenzie's speculation that the Lightning would move Drouin. Essentially McKenzie thinks it is possible that:
1. Drouin won't be asking for a bridge deal and wants a deal similar to others in his draft class like Mackinnon (6x$6.3) and Barkov (6x$5.9) and that is a no go for the Lightning's cap structure and potentially opens them up for an offer sheet.
2. The Lightning can use Drouin to trade for an elite d-man
Seems like a bad fit if for the Flames if the above is true.
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