Why The Anaheim Ducks Need To Acquire Jonathan Drouin Now

The Anaheim Ducks are one of the teams rumored to be in the hunt for Jonathan Drouin. A few statistics show why they need him.

1999, this is the last time the Ducks did not make a selection in the first round of the NHL entry draft. The Ducks have since become a franchise that has chosen to build its core through the draft and have acquired young assets by doing so.

Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry were selected by the Ducks in the first round of the 2003 draft. They have since become the face of the franchise and one of the leagues most dynamic duos.

Getzlaf and Perry are now entering their early 30’s and while both have continued to stay extremely productive over the past few seasons, the Ducks…