Confirmed with Link: [MTL/TB] Sergachev/Drouin II

[LeafingTheWay]

Drouin is underappreciated. He's another Radulov basically (weaker but faster), possession-driving beast.

What do the lines look like for next season (assuming somehow Galchenyuk and Plekanec stay)?

Patches - Danault - Radulov
Drouin - Galchenyuk - Shaw
Lekhonen - Plekanec - Gallagher ?

 

[MasterD]

I have been very very hard on Bergevin. I'm still disappointed about PK vs Weber, amongst other teams.

But today, I am very, very happy. GREAT deal all around.

 

[jaffy27]

Only if he lives up to it. Not sold on him especially his past attitude.

Fair enough.....but I'm convinced those days are passed him

 

[deandebean]

Solid contract. LIke the terms.

 

[donghabs98]

Bergy learned from his mistake of bridge deals

 

[McGuires Corndog]

Nice contract, should be a steal in no time.

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[De Montreal]

Drouin is underappreciated. He's another Radulov basically (weaker but faster), possession-driving beast.

What do the lines look like for next season (assuming somehow Galchenyuk and Plekanec stay)?

Patches - Danault - Radulov
Drouin - Galchenyuk - Shaw
Lekhonen - Plekanec - Gallagher ?

One of Lehkonen or Drouin will play off wing. Drouin played RW in the past.

Pacioretty Galchenyuk Drouin
Lehkonen Danault Radulov
Byron ×××××× Gallagher

×××× being either Shaw or Plekanec, either one would be a pain to play against

 

[Canari94]

Great contract.

Same contract for Galchenyuk could be fair. But yes, I know, Galchenyuk will be trade.

 

[JuicyHam]

Can you imagine if this guy breaks out and becomes a star. Smart contract good deal.

 

[Sysez]

Drouin have played at C.

Drouin-Galchenyuk-Danault is a nice center line, no?

I think it's comparable to Crosby-lite - Malkin-lite - Bergeron - lite.

 

[McGuires Corndog]

Drouin have played at C.

Drouin-Galchenyuk-Danault is a nice center line, no?

I think it's comparable to Crosby-lite - Malkin-lite - Bergeron - lite.

The issue is Drouin is as much a Center as Galchenyuk. It's a huge gamble.

 

[BaseballCoach]

I'm not a huge fan of the trade, but I have no issues with this contract. This is a great contract imo.

So what contract should Galchenyuk get?? He's had 2 years with similar ppg to Drouin's one.

 

[Dagistitsyn]

Drouin have played at C.

Drouin-Galchenyuk-Danault is a nice center line, no?

I think it's comparable to Crosby-lite - Malkin-lite - Bergeron - lite.

Lite is an understatement

 

[Belial]

Bergy's on a roll! Drouin could be a damn bargain in 4 years!

 

[Le Tricolore]

Very excited to see him play. Don't do anything stupid now, Bergevin. You've been great today.

 

[Jabba11]

They didn't even leaked the new Adidas jersey!! Drouin is wearing the old one during the presser.

Guess we have to wait on the 20th!

 

[SquiddFX]

It's a good deal. If Drouin puts up 65+ in most of those seasons, it'll be a steal.

 

[Skip Bayless]

The issue is Drouin is as much a Center as Galchenyuk. It's a huge gamble.

That's the downside of the deal, we traded one of our best assets to not solve a major problem.

 

[jaffy27]

That's the downside of the deal, we traded one of our best assets to not solve a major problem.

We added talent, like big time talent

 

[Skip Bayless]

We added talent, like big time talent

No denying that. Love the deal from a value stand point and great extension. Problem is, we're still missing a top C.

 

[DangerDave]

That's the downside of the deal, we traded one of our best assets to not solve a major problem.

Scoring in general needed a boost. This should help. I expect another trade though. No way we go in again with this center line

 

[hockeyfan2k11]

Better hope the city doesn't chew this kid up. Because if it does, this deal could end up really bad. I don't dislike it though but not sure if the coach is the right fit. If Bergy has a vision, I'd really like to know because he's very confusing.

 

[le_sean]

But but but loudmouth Pierre said he'd make at least 6 per! He has so many sources!

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

He's also a playoff player

14 pts in 17 games in the playoffs

In his last junior year, he had 41 pts in 16 playoff games