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Mononoke
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: I'd do anything to get you humans out of my forest!
Joined: 07.19.2015

Jan 20 @ 7:21 PM ET
He was probably a kid at the time. Drouin's agent is a nightmare.
- Jsaquella


Yes he is. But an agent can only nudge you along and egg you on. Drouin came to this decision too. This is the nuclear option. If he's not able to see how bad this looks, then he deserves his agent.
AllInForFlyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Call Me Sweetcheeks
Joined: 03.18.2013

Jan 20 @ 7:21 PM ET
Chris Nichols ‏@NicholsOnHockey
McKenzie: Drouin "trying to put some leverage on the #TBLightning to trade him, by making himself, effectively, a diminishing asset."

McKenzie: Unwritten/written rule is "you don't take your puck & go home, so Drouin will get killed in court of public opinion." #TBLightning

- ob18


That kid is giving zero (frank)s right now
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Jan 20 @ 7:22 PM ET
That kid is giving zero (frank)s right now
- AllInForFlyers


All the more reason to not want him here.
Mononoke
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: I'd do anything to get you humans out of my forest!
Joined: 07.19.2015

Jan 20 @ 7:22 PM ET
All that said, if the Lightning want AMac, I still make that trade
AllInForFlyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Call Me Sweetcheeks
Joined: 03.18.2013

Jan 20 @ 7:24 PM ET
All the more reason to not want him here.
- ob18


I respect the ability, but the Flyers have their own concerns

I will remind folks, however, that Eric Lindros wouldn't have been a Flyer without his own prima donna moment
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Jan 20 @ 7:26 PM ET
Gino Reda ‏@GinoRedaTSN
Statement from Allan Walsh Re: Jonathon Drouin's suspension

Winning
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Put in Matt Read
Joined: 03.29.2011

Jan 20 @ 7:26 PM ET
Gino Reda ‏@GinoRedaTSN
Statement from Allan Walsh Re: Jonathon Drouin's suspension


- ob18

AllInForFlyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Call Me Sweetcheeks
Joined: 03.18.2013

Jan 20 @ 7:27 PM ET
Gino Reda ‏@GinoRedaTSN
Statement from Allan Walsh Re: Jonathon Drouin's suspension


- ob18


Woof -- have to say, Walsh drops napalm like few others
mydoglicks
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: downingtown, PA
Joined: 06.25.2009

Jan 20 @ 7:28 PM ET
It would be pretty awesome to get drouin
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Jan 20 @ 7:29 PM ET
Woof -- have to say, Walsh drops napalm like few others
- AllInForFlyers


He's like the Scott Boras of the NHL agents
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

Jan 20 @ 7:29 PM ET
If I'm Yzerman, I call Walsh and tell him that any pending deal for Drouin is now off the table, and that I will not entertain any trade offers for his client until July 1st, unless he reports and plays immediately.
Mononoke
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: I'd do anything to get you humans out of my forest!
Joined: 07.19.2015

Jan 20 @ 7:29 PM ET
Gino Reda ‏@GinoRedaTSN
Statement from Allan Walsh Re: Jonathon Drouin's suspension


- ob18


What a crock of poop. He shouldn't play because he might get injured while scouts are watching him play at the AHL? He has been doing poorly down there. I'm sure his piss poor attitude has been a large factor in his performance. Maybe some strong games and a good attitude would actually help him get traded.
AllInForFlyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Call Me Sweetcheeks
Joined: 03.18.2013

Jan 20 @ 7:31 PM ET
He's like the Scott Boras of the NHL agents
- ob18


There has to be something between him and Yzerman, too. I saw him go nuclear with Derek Brassard when Brassard was in Columbus and wanted out, but this is even farther than he took that
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Jan 20 @ 7:31 PM ET
There has to be something between him and Yzerman, too. I saw him go nuclear with Derek Brassard when Brassard was in Columbus and wanted out, but this is even farther than he took that
- AllInForFlyers


No idea, I'm just happy this isn't involving the Flyers
AllInForFlyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Call Me Sweetcheeks
Joined: 03.18.2013

Jan 20 @ 7:33 PM ET
If I'm Yzerman, I call Walsh and tell him that any pending deal for Drouin is now off the table, and that I will not entertain any trade offers for his client until July 1st, unless he reports and plays immediately.
- Jsaquella


It's crazy, now -- figured Drouin hated Cooper, but looks like he's no fan of Yzerman, either
AllInForFlyers
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Call Me Sweetcheeks
Joined: 03.18.2013

Jan 20 @ 7:34 PM ET
No idea, I'm just happy this isn't involving the Flyers
- ob18


They don't need the distraction, that's for sure
mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Jan 20 @ 7:41 PM ET
If it's true he wanted to be handed a top 6 role that's on him...........if he wants it earn it.
- ob18

I'm not taking the kid's side but I think he just wanted ice time. When the Bolts stumbled out of the gate he was playing 10-12 minutes a night. They continued to cut his time until they sent him down.

Cooper isn't the easiest coach to play for unless you were his guy in the minors apparently.
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

Jan 20 @ 7:42 PM ET
Drouin not in the Syracuse lineup..........let the rumors begin.

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
With Drouin out of SYR lineup, 4 options why: 1. Injured. 2. Traded. 3. Held out by TB to protect asset. 4. Player choosing not to play.

- ob18

You forgot:
5. Abducted by aliens
6. Moved to Colorado to open a pot shop
mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Jan 20 @ 7:43 PM ET
He's like the Scott Boras of the NHL agents
- ob18

Yes, yes he is.
ob18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: That matters less than you hope it does
Joined: 07.20.2007

Jan 20 @ 7:44 PM ET
I'm not taking the kid's side but I think he just wanted ice time. When the Bolts stumbled out of the gate he was playing 10-12 minutes a night. They continued to cut his time until they sent him down.

Cooper isn't the easiest coach to play for unless you were his guy in the minors apparently.

- mayorofangrytown


I get that but was he doing anything that they saw was a reason to give him more ice time or did they see a kid showing no interest even when he got the 10 - 12 minutes?

He isn't & won't be the last to feel like he's entitled to something when he's doing little to nothing to earn it.

He'd hate being here too because if Hextall is true to what he's said he won't be on this roster until he's shown he's earned it.
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

Jan 20 @ 7:44 PM ET
All that said, if the Lightning want AMac, I still make that trade
- Mononoke

Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

Jan 20 @ 7:45 PM ET
No idea, I'm just happy this isn't involving the Flyers
- ob18

yet
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

Jan 20 @ 7:45 PM ET
I respect the ability, but the Flyers have their own concerns

I will remind folks, however, that Eric Lindros wouldn't have been a Flyer without his own prima donna moment

- AllInForFlyers

(frank)ing prima donna cost us Forsberg
mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Jan 20 @ 7:47 PM ET
I get that but was he doing anything that they saw was a reason to give him more ice time or did they see a kid showing no interest even when he got the 10 - 12 minutes?

He isn't & won't be the last to feel like he's entitled to something when he's doing little to nothing to earn it.

He'd hate being here too because if Hextall is true to what he's said he won't be on this roster until he's shown he's earned it.

- ob18

I don't want him here. That's for sure.

I don't watch Lightning games so I have no idea. I just hear what the radio and podcast guys report. Has Stamkos done anything to deserve a move to Wing?
mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Jan 20 @ 7:48 PM ET
(frank)ing prima donna cost us Forsberg
- BiggE

... and Chris Simon.

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