Jonathan Drouin of the Montreal Canadiens is an uber-talented, offensive whiz kid, who can weave through opposing defences at will, with spectacular stick-handing, an uncanny passing ability, and a highly accurate shot. He can also be a lackadaisical defensive liability, who looks, at best, disinterested in utilizing his teammates; and, at worst, resembles a lazy, selfish, and overpaid under producer for the Montreal Canadiens.
So, what type of player do we have in Drouin? I argue that we have much more of the former than the latter, and I will provide a defence of that position…
Let us start with Drouin’s defence at the beginning-his glory days with the Halifax Mooseheads of the QMJHL.