Quoting: TJTwolf
Yep I did read the explanation and I still think it's utterly crazy to play the best C out of all the average ones the Habs have as a second line LW. Might as well keep Drouin and play him there. Or trade him to my Avs for a young C who can play wing as well and will most likely make a decent #2 (e.g. Kerfoot who would still be a better 1C than anything MTL has, I'd even throw in a third same as the EDM trade). It makes little sense if you're trading him for a guy you only rate as a 3C, 2C tops and aren't going to try slotting in at his natural position. Drouin could easily fetch you more even after a couple of not so hot seasons. Just doesn't make sense as a trade at all.
As for the crotch shots......I'll take it back as Habs fans get kicked in the crotch enough by their team! But only 'cos it's you Billy, you aren't usually this silly! :P
you've never honestly looked at RNH stats have you?
there is a reason Drisatl was pulled off wing to play center and why RNH was removed from center to play wing .
His Possession metrics are HORRIBLE to the point he doesnt even win faceoffs with a 48% win rate just 3% more then Drouin who's clearly a winger.
i dont see Fantasy League Names
i see results and statistic using them to understand why EDM would move their 1st overall pick to wing years later and its because he failed then Drisatl and Strome became the new coaches choices .
(kinda like Claude Julien moving Chucky to Wing , then to bottom 6 )
The past has effected the future on RNH like it did Hall ,Eberle ,Yakupuv and so on .
notice how all the players in those trades we're lesser talents then those EDM traded , this would be the most even trade in PC career as GM in EDM
RNH's value like Chucky's has been severely depleted which is why throughout 2 years of shopping RNH they've never had a bite but been able to move out Hall and Eberle no problem . (think about that )RNH's constant injury has also been a factor in not wanting to give him a Pivitol regular role with 2 wingers depending on him .
Drouin can't fetch a ton if he could TBL would have done so in his career high year to a team like COL who was moving Duchene out so they could re-unite Mckinnon and Drouin .
the fact of the matter is Drouin has issues with consistency which leaves a lot of people skeptical of taking a chance on him . (if he wasnt french we wouldnt have for Sergachev lets be honest )