In his latest 31 Thoughts podcast, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman says the Montreal Canadiens are looking to rid themselves of at least one forward. Friedman says with youngsters like Nick Suzuki, Ryan Poehling and Jake Evans making a push for the main roster, the Habs have extra bodies up front.
While Friedman never directly comes out and says the Habs are looking to unload Jonathan Drouin, he notes that he "played 11:57 in Monday's 3-0 loss Toronto, lowest among all skaters. Already, this is something to keep an eye on." Any fan of the Canadiens will tell you that Drouin is talented, but can be frustrating to watch as his offense seems to come in spurts and he sometimes appears to be lost on the ice. Drouin has been heavily criticized for his inconsistency and lack of intensity at times.
The 24-year-old has 194 points, including 60 goals, in 322 NHL games. One has to wonder if the return for Drouin would be what the Canadiens want or need at this point. Drouin has looked sluggish so far this preseason and his production has been essentially non-existent.
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