Player Discussion Jonathan Drouin----Nothing burger edition.

[DramaticGloveSave]

I think the difference is him getting lean. When he came here he put on a bunch of weight in order to be that #1C. And it just made him slower and play a lazy game to save energy. Now he’s light, fast, and flying around out there. I think this Drouin is here for good!

 

[ahmedou]

Every and all of your shifts there're important. No breaks. Don't be dependent on someone. Show up. Skate. Participate to the success of your 1909. Let your ambition carry you.

 

[the]

I’m a big...big fan of this Drouin.

 

[ahmedou]

Drouin be this Drouin forever please.

 

[Hins77]

Drouin is working right now. If he doesnt produce, hes gonna be the first to backchek. And he seem to fly on the ice. Maybe his breakout year, who knows

 

[Habssince89]

I think the difference is him getting lean. When he came here he put on a bunch of weight in order to be that #1C. And it just made him slower and play a lazy game to save energy. Now he’s light, fast, and flying around out there. I think this Drouin is here for good!

I agree the added weight sort of made sense but he should be a wing anyway.

Drouin isn't small either. So him putting in an effort along the boards is more than just for show. This guy is improving the aspects of his game that made him too one-dimensional. Now he can play the cycle better and he can pick his spots to get fancy. He's also possessing the puck less and using him teammates better.

 

[Andrei79]

Very, very impressive start to his season. Its not just the skill plays, he's making high IQ plays as well.

 

[Michoulicious]

Best player on the ice. Again.

 

[The Great Weal]

 

[DangerDave]

Good for him. That's exactly the type of start to the season he needed.

 

[ProspectsFanatic]

Best I have seen of Drouin. People liked to point out his lack of intensity and/or IQ to explain why he was underachieving, to me, it always been a lack of confidence, difficulty handling the pressure/desire to impress too much stifling him. I have been a big hater of Drouin playing without confidence, wasn't sure if he ever would be able to find it back in MTL, if he can continue playing full of confidence, I am willing to switch for a fan of him in no time. Day and night if we compare his play with the end of last season, so much more poise.

 

[S Bah]

The Habs are a living representative of people in Quebec, Jean Beliveau the gentleman, that created the love for Les Canadiens. The Love seen by all humanity is small insignificant by that seen by some people that tried to make people aware. The Rocket Only a man that wanted Equality for everyone, French are obviously(come phone Me!!) uncaring. Sorry but everyone that thinks that Way needs to know my name/ Nobody I will be gone before you read this. Are we not All relatives? Every person on this planet related? Wake up people Love and Caring Is Life!!!

 

[FormerLurker]

Drouin be this Drouin forever please.

If he does, you should change your name to ahmedrou!

 

[S Bah]

If I mouthed off like you guys the last place on earth I would want to be is Quebec, only say this because I might read your xxxxx.

 

[S Bah]

Sorry Johnathan, shit kick these fxxx's embarabbassing I could fiv=x this but trying to k=eep up with my beer.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Drouin leading all Habs in plus/minus. That is eye opening because he has been our best two-way forward so far this season.

 

[TT1]

Longue ovation pour Jonathan Drouin! - TVA Sports

amazing

 

[Bouboumaster]

He's working his ass off since the beginning of the season. Best player on the Habs right now.

 

[Spearmint Rhino]

Will gladly eat crow if he can keep this up all season

Biggest difference is balanced effort, expending less effort trying to make the highlight real play every time and putting the extra effort without the puck

 

[Megaforce]

Guys. You really sucked with your ridiculous, unrelenting, over-the-top criticism of this guy. If you want to know why the Habs have been bad for so long, look at the awfulness of the fan base. Learn for next time.

 

[Runner77]

Drouin's criticism was not without reason. Maybe that's what it took to get him going. Enjoy the ride, remind yourself that it's a short sample size and leave the life lessons to philosophers.

 

[angusyoung]

Will gladly eat crow if he can keep this up all season

Biggest difference is balanced effort, expending less effort trying to make the highlight real play every time and putting the extra effort without the puck

He appears to be playing withing his limitations and not having to do it all now,team concept.

 

[HuGort]

Guys. You really sucked with your ridiculous, unrelenting, over-the-top criticism of this guy. If you want to know why the Habs have been bad for so long, look at the awfulness of the fan base. Learn for next time.

Doubt fanbase has that kind of power.

 

[Habs Icing]

Drouin's criticism was not without reason. Maybe that's what it took to get him going. Enjoy the ride, remind yourself that it's a short sample size and leave the life lessons to philosophers.

But, but, but he got 60 in cegep for his humanities course World Philosophers and Why they love to criticize everyone and everything 101.

 

[Walrus26]

JD looking proud, smug, elated and humbled pretty much all at once. Good for him and I hope he continues to crave that buzz and do what it takes to earn it.