BUFFALO, N.Y. — Let’s just get this out of the way up front: There are not a lot of players in recent NHL history who easily compare to Jonathan Drouin’s current situation.
With most pending unrestricted free agents, it’s not that difficult to find players with a similar statistical profile. Drouin is an anomaly. Add in the unique circumstances of his relationship with the Avalanche and the club’s uncertain salary cap situation, and it’s a tricky contract to predict.
We know there’s a desire for Drouin to stay in Denver from both the team and player. Will the Avs be able to offer enough to make that a reality?