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Bolts' Drouin better prepared, eyes bigger role in second season

BRANDON — When line combinations are put together for training camp, they usually come with a disclaimer not to read much into the pairings.

But where’s the fun in that?

The possibility of Jonathan Drouin playing with Steven Stamkos? Now, think about how fun that could be.

Sure, there’s a long way to go before that comes to fruition, but watching the dynamic offensive players side by side could be a treat for fans and a nightmare for opposing defenses. Before that happens, however, Drouin needs to rebound from what many would classify as a disappointing rookie year for the former No.