Anyone think [Jonathan Drouin](https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/118657/jonathan-drouin) could be on Army’s radar for the off season? I’ve heard chatter in the past that Army is a fan of Drouin. Sure the guy hasn’t lived up to his draft pedigree but looks like he can be a 40-50 point player. Depending on the price I’d welcome the signing. Could slot in on the LW or Center depending on the look of our team when next season is all said and done.
Thoughts?
by IrateWeasel89
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Depends on term, if they can get him for a year to trade at the deadline seems like a decent bet.
As a Blues fan first Habs fan second
Fuck no. Absolutely the fuck not
If he’s willing to sign a two-way deal. We probably won’t have a slot in the Top 9 for him.
I wouldn’t say that Armstrong is a fan of Drouin. Back when we were extremely close to trading for Drouin, that was based on his potential upside. Since that’s gone, I’m really not sure that Armstrong would see a fit for him on the team.
Drouin is horrible
Like the discussion. I feel like Doug has a plan and I’m curious all the names will be talked about over the next ~year even
I was interested 5 years ago, now not so much
Army said in the last pre-game they don’t expect to play the FA market this summer.
As a Habs fan, I sure fucking hope so. He’s where offense goes to die and is frequently injured.
I wouldn’t even consider him for a center position. there’s a reason he’s only taken 1k face offs 1 time and since that season he’s played 225 games and only taken 400 face offs (and hasn’t been very productive at it)
i’m less worried about his offensive production but next season they need a 3c and Drouin can’t be it.
also, I think Armstrong is looking for 1 year contracts at a minimal amount- I saw someone suggest 5×5, that’s even more unrealistic
Buch-Thomas-Kyrou
Vrana- Schenn- Saad
Kapanen- ???? – Neighbours/????
(or any combination)
Personally I think Army’s priority for next year is to get the young guns some NHL experience, I would expect a combination of 4 of: Alexandrov, Toropchenko, Snuggerud, Neighbours, or Bolduc to make the team out of camp next year
EDIT: I suppose Neighbours and Toropchenko are both regular roster players already, and I imagine without any pro experience yet… Snuggerud starts as the odd man out
Bad plan. Let’s not do this.
If I’m remembering correctly, he whined and cried and hissy-fitted his way out of Tampa.
He’s the last thing we need in our locker room.
I’d be more interested in DeBrincat. He’s going to be an RFA and I’ve heard that he doesn’t want to resign in Ottawa and doesn’t want to play for a Canadian team. He’s 25 and had good start and can score. It would obviously cost to get his contract rights but I think he’d fit good with Thomas & Kyrou.