Jonathan Drouin has only played two preseason games so far.
A situation that worries his former teammate Mathieu Perreault.
“If he doesn’t play the next game, he may be in trouble. Maybe a guy will have to be put on waivers eventually. It can be a little worrying on his side. I wish him to have another match to be able to plead his case. Two out of seven games is not a lot, “said the former Canadiens forward on Friday in his column on the program “La poche bleue le midi”, broadcast on TVA Sports.
“Drouin still intrigues me a bit,” added Perreault. I would like to see him in the next game so he can show off, especially on the power play. I don’t remember seeing him on the ice that much during all of camp.”
Xhekaj and Slafkovsky deserve to stay in Montreal
Meanwhile, Perreault believes youngsters Arber Xhekaj and Juraj Slafkovsky deserve to start the season in Montreal.
“Xhekaj has done enough to stay, that’s for sure. I like that he imposes his authority on the ice. His presence is felt. It disturbs the adversary. I love seeing this. For me, it stays. You need to have a guy like him in training.”
The former player also praised the first overall pick in the last draft.
“I find it good since the beginning of the camp. He is big and his physical strength is impressive for his age. Few 18-year-old players are able to impose themselves physically like Slafkovsky. He has special qualities. I love him since the beginning of the camp. I see him in the team. He brings something different to Canadians. We’re going to love him in Montreal.”
To make the Slovak look even better, Perreault advises her to put more tape on her palette.
“It has a sticky effect on the puck. That’s advice I would give him. It would help him with his puck handling. I’m going to text David Savard to tell him!”
