Comments on: Jonathan Drouin Lands Big Two-Year Contract With Islanders

By: 505Hockey

505Hockey — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 22:06:54 +0000

In reply to Rudy Volz. They know it; we're too deep into the analytics for them not to. What they're hoping is that they can put them in a decent situation to succeed. If Drouin scores 35-45 points (and stays healthy), this is a good deal for the Isles. Once Mikko got comfy with the Stars, he started producing, especially against the Avs in the playoffs. I don't know that he can be a 100 point player again without Makar and Mac but he'll still likely be an 85-95 points guy and a strong presence on the PP.

By: Rudy Volz

Rudy Volz — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:41:50 +0000

I don’t think players/teams realize how much of a guy’s stats coming from the Avs are a function of MacKinnon and Makar…their play making ability, the attention they draw, etc. I think you saw that with Moose and while I hope it is not true, I don’t expect Drouin to do anything in NY.

By: dk

dk — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:40:48 +0000

Drouin is the current generation’s Anson Carter. On fire with the right line mates, but hum-drum in any other situation. My feeling is he and Patty are going to have a dramatic relationship.

By: Joe Murphy

Joe Murphy — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:30:21 +0000

i welcome this change and hope things work out better there, but we can do better.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:07:12 +0000

Never was a big Drouin guy. I’ll give him credit for at least becoming a palatable defensive forward while here. But he wasn’t productive away from Mackinnon or PP 1. And when the games get tighter he’s another one of those guys who can’t muck it up.

I have no clue why the Islanders want him. But I’m honestly surprised with this UFA market being as trash as it is. That some team didn’t offer him more term & a higher AV. Clearly he didn’t have a ton of suitors, because I doubt Long Island was on his short list of destinations.

By: Sasha landprecht

Sasha landprecht — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:00:13 +0000

In reply to 505Hockey.

Pearson at 1 million or koepke at 1 million

Or perbix at 2.7 or bernard-docker at 875k

Those would’ve been good depth signings.

By: 505Hockey

505Hockey — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:32:16 +0000

In reply to Sasha landprecht. The Avs don't ever really do much in UFA and they definitely don't make splashes. They usually wait until the dust settles then try to find role-players that couldn't get deals elsewhere. Still plenty of time for trades, too.

By: 505Hockey

505Hockey — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:25:15 +0000

In reply to ricoflashback. They've got the space and need more offense; they have 22 roster players with $7M still to spend. For two years, it's worth the risk to them.

By: Sasha landprecht

Sasha landprecht — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:24:45 +0000

Are the avs going to do anything.

I mean holy hell? Why clear all that cap and not even doing anything. 1st rd exit for sure.

By: EnzoSin

EnzoSin — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:16:33 +0000

I wish him the best, though i could possibly see him landing in Patrick’s dog house if he doesn’t produce well. We’ll see what happens.