Drouin speaks out about his health and recognizes that he will have to change some things
PUBLICATION
Jeff Drouin
August 6, 2022 (9:40 PM)
Today, for the Montreal Canadiens, Quebec forward Jonathan Drouin was in the spotlight as he was present at the National Bank Open.
He shined. Drouin was visibly happy, smiling and having a great time, especially in a friendly ball hockey competition that he really dominated.
He also took the opportunity to send a nice message to the fans:
On the sidelines of the event, Drouin answered a few questions from reporters, including a little update on his health.
Good news on that front! His wrist is doing very well, according to him.
It's all over," he told a handful of media members. I've started skating again, I've started playing hockey again. It feels good to play hockey for real, not just skating around for 2-3 months. Rehabilitation was great. Unfortunately, it happened to my other wrist, so I kind of knew what to expect. I think I owe a lot to the Canadiens' medical team."
- Jonathan Drouin, via TVA Sports
On the other hand, even if medically speaking he's 100%, it's still a challenge and his wrist will never be the same, in a sense:
"You have to change things," he admitted. I don't think my wrist will ever be the way it was, that's part of the business, that's part of the sport we play. I'll tell you there are times it's a little stiffer than others."
- Jonathan Drouin, via TVA Sports
He clearly mentioned it last season, but Drouin reiterated the fact that he is overly eager to play for Martin St. Louis.
As we know, Drouin is a true hockey fanatic (as is his new head coach) and you can really feel that he is excited about the idea of playing for St-Louis.
"I'm most excited about playing with Martin between now and the start of the season. I've barely played with Martin. Everyone talks about the big change we had with the coach, but I think I played a game and a half under Martin St. Louis!"
- Jonathan Drouin
One thing's for sure, Drouin is in great shape (physically and mentally) and he's really looking forward to training camp. This promises to be great!
For the interesting details:
| POLL |
Which trio would you put Jonathan Drouin on next year? |
| With Suzuki and Caufield | 3 | 21.4 % |
| 2nd line | 5 | 35.7 % |
| 3rd line | 2 | 14.3 % |
| 4th line | 4 | 28.6 % |
| List of polls |
|
58 minutes ago | By Elias Edmonson Jim Montgomery's Replacement Behind the Bruins' Bench Makes a First Controversial Decision |
|
2 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Trade Opportunity Emerges Involving Two Young Struggling Players Swapped for Each Other |
|
3 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Analyst Reveals the Surprising Return the Canadiens Could Receive in a Jake Evans Trade |
|
4 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson A Mysterious Goalie Made an Appearance Live From Canadiens Practice This Morning |
|
5 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Martin St-Louis Hints at a Potential Position Change for Slafkovsky After Today's Practice |
|
7 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Rumor About Martin Necas is Confirmed as Pierre LeBrun Reports the Canadiens Made an Attempt |
|
7 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Four Canadiens Players Reportedly Placed on the Trade Market, Including Two Fan Favourites |
|
21 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Patrik Laine Getting Closer to a Return, St-Louis Confirms, and a Return Date Is Suggested by Insider |
Previously on HabsFanatics
