[News] Upd: Drouin decides to sit out until trade is completed. Lightning suspend him.

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by IgiTang

People need to stop reffering to Drouin as Elite..

He's done nothing Elite since Jr.

He's a blue chip prospect with tons of upside potential. He will never be in the NHL "elite" discussion.

From what I can tell people are referring to "elite potential" which he certainly has.
Maybe stop telling people what to stop saying.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by IgiTang

People need to stop reffering to Drouin as Elite..

He's done nothing Elite since Jr.

He's a blue chip prospect with tons of upside potential. He will never be in the NHL "elite" discussion.

So because he is not a NHL superstar at 20 he will never be?

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by IgiTang

People need to stop reffering to Drouin as Elite..

He's done nothing Elite since Jr.

He's a blue chip prospect with tons of upside potential. He will never be in the NHL "elite" discussion.

? It's been 1.5 seasons since then....

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

? It's been 1.5 seasons since then....

2.5 seasons but you are correct, way way to early to know either way what he is going to be.

Edit: I just realized you meant since he was in junior and not drafted...so correct you are.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by transplant99

2.5 seasons but you are correct, way way to early to know either way what he is going to be.

He was in junior the year before last...

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by transplant99

2.5 seasons but you are correct, way way to early to know either way what he is going to be.

1.5 seasons as Drouin went back to junior the year after he was drafted

[skudr248]

Drouin pops 2 goals his first game back in the A, not to shabby

[Da_Chief]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

From what I can tell people are referring to "elite potential" which he certainly has.
Maybe stop telling people what to stop saying.

You should stop telling people that tell other people what to stop saying to stop saying things

[Jacks]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I want to see what Flames fans opinions are of this trade went down

Drouin
For
Kylington and Jankowski

I don't want to really think about that, tough decision.
Yzerman would never do that deal because Jankowski can go free agent if he wants so it doesn't matter.

[Strange Brew]

[QUOTE=Vinny01;5576428]I want to see what Flames fans opinions are of this trade went down

Drouin
For
Kylington and Jankowski

/QUOTE]

That is an easy yes for the Flames IMO. Not sure Jankowski still has boom potential. A point per game in his senior year does not translate to first line NHL center. Kylington has potential but he was drafted end of second round in most recent draft.

Lightning fans would hate this.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by skudr248

Drouin pops 2 goals his first game back in the A, not to shabby

He now has 3G, 2A, 5P in his only 3 AHL games

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

I want to see what Flames fans opinions are of this trade went down

Drouin
For
Kylington and Jankowski

/QUOTE]

That is an easy yes for the Flames IMO. Not sure Jankowski still has boom potential. A point per game in his senior year does not translate to first line NHL center. Kylington has potential but he was drafted end of second round in most recent draft.

Lightning fans would hate this.

I agree with everything you are saying here especially that Tampa fans would hate this return. Jankowski is a young senior and apparently still 10-15lbs lighter than his NCAA coach thinks he will fully mature at. I see Colborne when I see Jankowski. Boston fans once thought Joe had potential to be a top line C And he has carved out a decent NHL career but as we all know he isn't a top 6 forward.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Drouin
For
Kylington and Jankowski

That's a big no for me. I would do one of them, and prefer to move Kylington, but not both of them. I think Jankowski is going to be a great addition to the team in the middle next season. I think he is going to surprise a lot of people and be a solid 2nd or 3rd line center that chips in consistently on the scoresheet while playing a responsible two way game. He makes Backlund a player I would consider moving. Frankly, with a center core of Monahan, Bennett, Jankowski and Arnold, this team looks great at that position and should have the flexibility to move out guys like Backlund and Stajan in short order. Future looks bright down the middle.

I'd still be more inclined to try and move Backlund and Wideman/Russell for Drouin and a salary dump on their blueline.

[JiriHrdina]

All due respect but why on earth would Tampa do that?

[sureLoss]

Teams watching Drouin tonight:

Syracuse Hockey @syrhockey
Representatives tonight from NJ, Nashville, Florida, Toronto, Anaheim, Ottawa, Buffalo, Chicago

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

All due respect but why on earth would Tampa do that?

I know Tampa wouldn't do that but wanted to see Flames fans opinions. I do that deal without hesitation but there is already one poster that said he wouldn't. I suspected as such and was looking to see how many would be opposed


Mike Johnston wrote an article about 7 teams he could see taking a run or being a good fit for Drouin. Flames were one of those teams with Wideman/Russell and a promising young forward being our trade bait.

If Wideman is in the deal then I suspect Carle would be as well. Based on what Tampa is looking for

Wideman and Ferland
For
Carle and Drouin

Extra year on Carle at $5.5M. He would have to be given a look as Dougie's partner and Russell would have to be moved for picks/prospects. It would suck to lose Ferland but I don't think he is a top 6 guy but fills a huge roll on the team. I still make that trade and add as high as a 2nd rounder

[jg13]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I know Tampa wouldn't do that but wanted to see Flames fans opinions. I do that deal without hesitation but there is already one poster that said he wouldn't. I suspected as such and was looking to see how many would be opposed


Mike Johnston wrote an article about 7 teams he could see taking a run or being a good fit for Drouin. Flames were one of those teams with Wideman/Russell and a promising young forward being our trade bait.

If Wideman is in the deal then I suspect Carle would be as well. Based on what Tampa is looking for

Wideman and Ferland
For
Carle and Drouin

Extra year on Carle at $5.5M. He would have to be given a look as Dougie's partner and Russell would have to be moved for picks/prospects. It would suck to lose Ferland but I don't think he is a top 6 guy but fills a huge roll on the team. I still make that trade and add as high as a 2nd rounder

I can promise you if this trade happened Stevie would be fired within 24 hours.

[chubeyr1]

Originally Posted by New Era

That's a big no for me. I would do one of them, and prefer to move Kylington, but not both of them. I think Jankowski is going to be a great addition to the team in the middle next season. I think he is going to surprise a lot of people and be a solid 2nd or 3rd line center that chips in consistently on the scoresheet while playing a responsible two way game. He makes Backlund a player I would consider moving. Frankly, with a center core of Monahan, Bennett, Jankowski and Arnold, this team looks great at that position and should have the flexibility to move out guys like Backlund and Stajan in short order. Future looks bright down the middle.

I'd still be more inclined to try and move Backlund and Wideman/Russell for Drouin and a salary dump on their blueline.

You might be inclined to do this but Tampa would never do this. Drouins value is probably Sam Bennett. I would not accept Backlund and Wideman/Russell for Bennett.

[Fire of the Phoenix]

I will be blown away if the return for Drouin doesn't include a 1st round pick from this year's draft. With so many suitors, there is no way he blows this IMO. I'm not even sure our 1st+Poirier would be enough and I wouldn't want to do that.

[H2SO4(aq)]

Originally Posted by Fire of the Phoenix

Backes isn't a plugger, he's a high end 2C who can pot 25+ goals and 50+ points. He hits like a truck and he's a good two way player. He would be perfect for the Flames actually.

Wow. Never really considered him, but if we can get some expensive contracts off the books and let some of our vets walk, I would love to sign Backes as a UFA. He is exactly the type of guy we need. Would be a great fit.