The last time Jonathan Drouin disputed a match, the Canadian was forced to find his general manager. The team, led by Dominique Ducharme, has won 2 of its last 15 matches.
Published at 10:58
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Simon-Olivier Lorange
La Presse
Pleinement handed over an injury to the poignet, the attacker will renew with the action this Saturday night in a drastically different context. Two masterpiece pieces of training, Ben Chiarot and Tyler Toffoli, have been exchanged. Ducharme gave his place to Martin St-Louis. Unanimous opinion, good mood is revenue in the locker room.
And, non-negligible detail, a baby arrived in the life of the Quebecers.
Drouin therefore had the easy sour, Saturday morning, at the moment of meeting the journalists after the matinal training of the Tricolore.
The birth of his boyfriend brings him happiness that he has no “words” to describe, despite the hours of sleep that are more rare. He was injured by a “really fatiguing” injury to the right wing; a pain that he knows well to have been operated on the left wing in November 2019. After having done extra time training during the last few days, the voila will be in full form.
“I’m just content to be revenge with the team, especially in the way it’s been these days,” he said.
This return to the game will allow him to prove his relationship with Martin St-Louis, who, as a matter of fact, has been training and attending specific meetings since February 9. The two have been meeting for a long time, while the young Drouin took part in the last St-Louis training camp with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2013. And they discussed a bit more recession. But being led by his compatriot in match situation will be a new experience, for one as for the other.
Enthusiasm is also mutual. In the “concepts” that he advocates and that value the “smart players”, the trainer has confidence that a “talent guy like Jonathan” will be proud.
As for Drouin, one of the finest observers of the game within the club, he had already noted, as a spectator, that the Canadian of St-Louis “has a more frequent roundabout and more control of the game”. “We play according to our own conditions, not those of the other team”, he added.
The 26-year-old skater found “difficult” to see Dominique Ducharme, who was his trainer throughout his junior career (2011-2014). The two spoke after his leave.
“It was a difficult situation, with the injuries, the COVID, the match sequences with only 6 or 7 regular players, Drouin said. It’s hard to import as a coach, but it’s la Business in which we are. When it does not go well, there are changes. And since Martin St-Louis has been there, things are going well. »
While the Transaction Limit date is imminent, the team is subject to a period of instability and turmoil, which could otherwise take place over months, or even years, if a complete reconstruction takes place.
On this subject, Drouin is categorical: “I see myself here. »
“I’m still young, I’m still full of time before me. What I see is a real promoter, who is here. Op s’en va in the good direction and I want to party. »
Price trained, Gallagher absent
Drouin’s return was not the only good news, Saturday morning.
Carey Price has been trained for the first time with his teammates, signaling a return to the more likely game. He had worked with specialist trainer Eric Raymond during the last few days. Joining the rest of the group, he took a step further in his rehabilitation. It has been operating since last year, and its two first attempts at returning to the game have been released by the Regressions. He has scored 61 of his team’s matches.
With less than a reversal of situation, it will be at the last stage of its remission program.
In return, Brendan Gallagher, who was injured in the “bass of the body” and donated constantly against the band against the Stars of Dallas, last Thursday, will not be in uniform in the evening against the Senators of Ottawa. Drouin will therefore take his place in the formation, and it is possible that Josh Anderson, also injured him at the base of the corps, and so did he. A decision will be taken on its subject just before the meeting.
Martin St-Louis did not provide details on the composition of his team in view of the match, while some players represented points of interrogation, due to minor injuries. He nevertheless indicated that no player would be left on the sidelines to prevent an injury from counteracting a potential Transaktioun. It’s always clear that Jake Allen will be the guardian.
David Savard (horse) and Tyler Pitlick (non-divulge injury) are also trained. The two are now the subject of a daily evaluation. They can remove contacts, which is positive in the circumstances.
Kale Clague (high of the body) also blames him for the game’s gap for an indefinite period. Ryan Poehling (high body) and Andrew Hammond (bass body) will be waiting for them two weeks before playing.
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