Feb 1, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin (92) prepares for a face off against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
Since being acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2017, Montreal Canadiens’ forward Jonathan Drouin has struggled to find an identity in Montreal. The Quebec native has been under pressure to perform after being traded for former first round pick Mikhail Sergachev, who is looking like a top-pair defenseman in Tampa Bay. Drouin has faced an abundance of adversity since landing in Montreal, but seems to be righting the ship under head coach Dominque Ducharme.