there's absolutely no reason for Drouin to not achieve the same numbers Domi did. no reason what so ever.
- fidopro

He was midway in the season, then he started struggling and his ice-time went way down. Julien was never able to spark him up, maybe it’s his fault or the coach’s but it was pretty clear this season that when he’s on his game the team wins.

he's good, but I'd like a better one. a real clear cut #1. but yeah, if it's the only solution, take him.
- fidopro

I think he could become that guy, especially learning from Weber

He was on pace for a 70 pts season before he started sucking bad.
- BashCH

Exactly and the solution to get him going was to play on the third line for 9 minutes with an ever more struggling Lekhonen

He was midway in the season, then he started struggling and his ice-time went way down. Julien was never able to spark him up, maybe it’s his fault or the coach’s but it was pretty clear this season that when he’s on his game the team wins.
- Fredo

yeah let's blame the coach
10 other players had a career season, but Drouin failed because of the coach...

Kessels in his first 4 seasons: 29, 37, 60 and 55 pts = 181 pts
Drouin: 32, 53,46 and 53 pts (took out the season he played 21 games) = 184 pts

Isn't it a bit early to give the upper hand to Kessel when things are put in perspective?

Kessel has a better shot, Drouin has better stick handling and playmaking skills. Both are offensive minded, poor on defense and streaky. So yeah, we are complaining to early in his case.
- Habsody

Now do Lekhonen please

Now do Lekhonen please
- Fredo

My stomach is already messy this morning pal. No need to add a layer.

Kessel has a vicious shot and 7 seasons of 30+ goals under his belt, oh and 2 cups and almost won the MVP one of those 2 times... if Drouin was like Kessel I wouldn't be complaining
- obie

yeah let's blame the coach
10 other players had a career season, but Drouin failed because of the coach...
- fidopro

Well since he’s joined the team it’s a first round lost and two straight seasons out of the playoffs

yeah let's blame the coach
10 other players had a career season, but Drouin failed because of the coach...
- fidopro

Drouin also had a career season, matched his career total. And he finished third in scoring the team. That means even at their best the other 7 guys are less productive than him?

Drouin also had a career season
- Fredo

No he didn't

Well since he’s joined the team it’s a first round lost and two straight seasons out of the playoffs
- Fredo

And they haven't made the playoffs since Drouin joined the team, maybe he's at fault

Fredo is in full fredo mode

And they haven't made the playoffs since Drouin joined the team, maybe he's at fault
- obie

No he didn't
- Not_Yan

tied his best season with 53pts

https://www.nhl.com/player/jonathan-drouin-8477494

And they haven't made the playoffs since Drouin joined the team, maybe he's at fault
- obie

Maybe!

tied his best season with 53pts

https://www.nhl.com/player/jonathan-drouin-8477494
- Symba.007

Exactly

tied his best season with 53pts

https://www.nhl.com/player/jonathan-drouin-8477494
- Symba.007

Voilà

Voià
- Not_Yan

If you tie your career best it’s a career season

Exactly
- Fredo

You call this a career year? Fine with me.

edit : late!

And they haven't made the playoffs since Drouin joined the team, maybe he's at fault
- obie

Fun fact: the habs haven't lost a single game when Ryan Poehling is in the lineup. Food for thought as well.

No he didn't
- Not_Yan

He sure didn't but he almost rode Domi's coat tail all the way to a career year though

Fun fact: the habs haven't lost a single game when Ryan Poehling is in the lineup. Food for thought as well.
- Pat1993

Yea buddy!!!

He sure didn't but he almost rode Domi's coat tail all the way to a career year though
- obie

Nothing against you but this topic reached a point where I don't give a poop

Fun fact: the habs haven't lost a single game when Ryan Poehling is in the lineup. Food for thought as well.
- Pat1993

Expectations are high for him. Over 82 games that’s 246 goals

Fun fact: the habs haven't lost a single game when Ryan Poehling is in the lineup. Food for thought as well.
- Pat1993

if he doesn't score 246 goals next year I will be very disappointed.