Comments on: Report: Jonathan Drouin ‘Very Unlikely’ To Return To Colorado https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/06/25/report-jonathan-drouin-very-unlikely-to-return-to-colorado/ The home of Aarif Deen and the best coverage of the Colorado Avalanche Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:28:38 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: Official Statement https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/06/25/report-jonathan-drouin-very-unlikely-to-return-to-colorado/#comment-78485 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:28:38 +0000 https://coloradohockeynow.com/?p=17059#comment-78485 Colorado Avalanche Hockey Operations Department
 
“We would like to reiterate the high regard we have for Samuel Girard, a defenseman whose professionalism, exceptional mobility, and consistent work ethic are valuable assets… which we are carefully evaluating as part of our long-term strategic planning.”
 
“While our organization has experienced significant roster movement in recent months, a reflection of our commitment to proactively adapting in a constantly evolving competitive environment, there is absolutely no intention to rush decisions regarding players of Mr. Girard’s caliber.”
 
“The public discussions surrounding his name should in no way be interpreted as indicative of any formal organizational direction, but rather as the natural consequence of a competent player generating interest from other clubs. He is neither a problem nor a solution, he is an asset.”
 
“As always, we will make decisions that best serve the interests of the club in the short, medium, and long term… while respecting our core values, contractual commitments, and the weather.”

]]> By: Sasha landprecht https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/06/25/report-jonathan-drouin-very-unlikely-to-return-to-colorado/#comment-78479 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:05:36 +0000 https://coloradohockeynow.com/?p=17059#comment-78479 Trade necas to isles for romanov and Tsyplakov and a 2nd.

You get a power forward that can play with colton and coyle and a Stud defenseman.

Romanov can replace manson.

]]> By: Matt Briggle https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/06/25/report-jonathan-drouin-very-unlikely-to-return-to-colorado/#comment-78476 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:21:40 +0000 https://coloradohockeynow.com/?p=17059#comment-78476 My personal theory on how this might all play out. If they can come to terms with Necas on July 1st then Drouin walks. If they they need to trade Necas, then Drouin comes back and slides into that top 6 role. That should leave enough space to bring in another middle 6 player (i’m thinking similar to Colton) who can slide up and down the lineup depending on situation.

]]> By: *831* https://coloradohockeynow.com/2025/06/25/report-jonathan-drouin-very-unlikely-to-return-to-colorado/#comment-78475 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:11:47 +0000 https://coloradohockeynow.com/?p=17059#comment-78475 Just trade Necas for a stud 2nd pair d-man. And just resign Drouin to slot into Necas’ place on the top line? I read that Edmonton is looking for bargain top six wingers, if Drouin doesn’t re-sign here I just hope he doesn’t go play with that team.

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