Cooper: Drouin will play in series

The fact touted rookie Jonathan Drouin continues to sit during the playoffs remains a hot topic, especially in Canada.

Even Hall of Fame coach Scotty Bowman wrote in his column for a French newspaper today that Drouin should be playing.

But Drouin, the No. 3 overall pick in 2013, will be a healthy scratch tonight, giving him just one appearance (Game 4 against Detroit) in nine playoff games.

“Anything that is probably something the player doesn’t want to hear is a tough call,’’ coach Jon  Cooper said. “We have a pretty tight knit team in there, and Jo is a pretty big part of our team this year. But to tell him to sit out ... it’s tough for everybody (to hear). He’s an extreme talent and he’s…