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.

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

That kid is giving zero (frank)s right now
- AllInForFlyers

All the more reason to not want him here.

All that said, if the Lightning want AMac, I still make that trade

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

Gino Reda ‏@GinoRedaTSN
Statement from Allan Walsh Re: Jonathon Drouin's suspension

Gino Reda ‏@GinoRedaTSN
Statement from Allan Walsh Re: Jonathon Drouin's suspension


- ob18

Gino Reda ‏@GinoRedaTSN
Statement from Allan Walsh Re: Jonathon Drouin's suspension


- ob18

Woof -- have to say, Walsh drops napalm like few others

It would be pretty awesome to get drouin

Woof -- have to say, Walsh drops napalm like few others
- AllInForFlyers

He's like the Scott Boras of the NHL agents

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.

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.

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

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

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

No idea, I'm just happy this isn't involving the Flyers
- ob18

They don't need the distraction, that's for sure

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.

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

He's like the Scott Boras of the NHL agents
- ob18

Yes, yes he is.

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.

All that said, if the Lightning want AMac, I still make that trade
- Mononoke

No idea, I'm just happy this isn't involving the Flyers
- ob18

yet

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

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?

(frank)ing prima donna cost us Forsberg
- BiggE

... and Chris Simon.