The possible absence of Jonathan Drouin in the Canadiens’ opening game has drawn a lot of ink in Montreal in recent hours.
In a press conference on Tuesday, Martin St-Louis spoke of “a high probability” that No. 27 will be left out. The head coach justified his decision with the physical deficit of his attacker, who has had to treat injuries more often in recent months.
During his Tuesday post on JiC, Tony Marinaro was called upon to comment on the Quebecer’s situation. As it should be, the colorful innkeeper refrained from wearing white gloves.
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“If he ever fails to do something amazing, I assume they’ll trade him before the trade deadline.”
Then asked if Drouin, Hoffman, or Dadonov could be legitimate candidates for waivers, Marinaro said no.
“For a guy like him to claim waivers, he has to produce. They know they have all three holes in them Game. You have flaws. What teams will typically claim guys with waivers? Clubs that fight! And those teams will get hardworking people.
“I’m not telling you these three don’t work, but I’m willing to say they don’t work as hard as the others.”
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