As the dust settles on the blockbuster trade involving Mikhail Sergachev and Jonathan Drouin, it’s clear both sides added some fire power to their lineups. For Montreal they added an incredibly talented, 22-year-old winger who immediately makes their top six much more formidable.
Drouin is a versatile piece, able to play both wings, and brings a creativity as a playmaker that is sorely needed. With his skills and production, it’s not hard to envisioning him sliding in alongside Max Pacioretty on the top line, or if Alexander Radulov returns, onto the second line opposite Brendan Gallagher.