Quoting: TZ11
The Ducks wouldn't even trade either player for Drouin 1-for-1
To be fair MTL wouldnt trade Drouin for either player 1v1
Only Toffoli and Suzuki are producing on his pace
Despite missing 6 games he's tied for 4th in scoring with people ahead of him who missed no games.
His slow start since returning hurt but he's producing unlike Suzuki who has 2 points in the last 11 games
Suzuki heated up with 13 points in 11 games after a 5 game cold streak to open the season
My point is in MTL looks can be deceiving
Last year 100% Drouin would be gone for anything
But after the time off we have seen a 100% different player out there.
Even when other players like Suzuki have voiced the stress's of playing in MTL are weighing on him mentally
Drouin seem to be thriving as the longest he's been held off the score sheet is 3 games (only twice with back to back games with no points he just looks more balanced overall less streaky)
Now Suzuki is they one we're worrying about as he's a Winger who played Wing at Junior who we pushed to Center. In Junior it never worked as they felt it held back his offense and Team Canada tried him as 3rd Center with his line being the only non contributing line that year as he struggles with Faceoffs unless their in the OZ. My Point is we might have to accept this is a learning curve with him just like we did with Drouin.
Players were looking to sell are Lehkonen,Armia ,Paquette, Chiarot,Kulak,Wideman,Allen,Montembault ,ext.
Even though Comtois is great if we're moving a Winger its to make space not make a lateral move
Groulx i think is the next Sissons type 4th Liner who will contribute on Special teams with Grit edge to him but as much as i want him he's just a better version of what Poehling can be.(and is showing he is )
ANA isnt a good trade partner for a Drouin deal IMO
I think if anything ANA is looking for Defensive Depth for a playoff run
Their offense is pretty good , their goaltending is set and their top 4 Dcore is solid with a reliable #5 D but #6/7 could 100% be upraded as those 23 year olds havent showed they can play regular minutes in the NHL without being a liability come playoffs. (plus they may be able to cover 3rd pair but if injuries happen they have no more to give this year atleast IMO)