When he injured his wrist in the middle of November, the estimated recovery period for Jonathan Drouin was eight weeks, good for an early return to play around mid-January.
However, we are now at the end of the first week of February and number 92 is still not back in the lineup for the Habs. The Sainte-Agathe native trained this Friday on the first offensive unit due to Tomas Tatar's illness, depriving him of his participation in practice.
Drouin's presence on a regular line suggested that he could suit up on Saturday night against the Leafs, for the first time since November 15. Against all expectations, it would seem that, according to what TVA Sports has learned, we will have to wait a bit longer before we see Drouin in action again:
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Although at the time of this writing we are still lacking information, everything suggests that the 24-year-old Quebecer still feels some discomfort in his wrist.
According to Claude Julien, several decisions will have to be made at the last minute regarding tonight's game. Discussions should also take place with Jonathan Drouin regarding his progress.
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Before his injury, the former Halifax Mooseheads forward had 15 points in 19 games, which was, at the time, his best point-per-game production.
In what could be an indication that Drouin will be hitting the ice against the Leafs, the Canadiens have announced that forward Ryan Poehling has been sent to the Laval Rocket of the AHL. Poehling has a goal and an assist in 27 games with the Habs this season.
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