Drouin got crunched by Islanders’ defenseman Calvin de Haan and was forced to leave the game and did not return. The hit was to Drouin’s head, so there is some immediate concussion concern, but the Lightning have not released any information on his condition.
What a crazy season for Drouin. He was sent down, didn’t report, got suspended, didn’t get traded and now he’s back with the Lightning. During his time in Syracuse, Drouin collected 11 goals, two assists and a minus-9 rating. With Steven Stamkos and Ryan Callahan out, the Lightning need some help up front. He has eight points (2G / 6A) in 19 NHL games this season.
Drouin did not show up for Syracuse’s game on Wednesday and the Lightning have suspended the 20-year-old indefinitely. The Lightning will continue to try and trade Drouin for a fair price, so it looks like he has played his last game with Tampa or Syracuse.
Drouin has missed the last eight games with a lower-body injury, but has been taken off of IR, which suggests that he may return to the lineup on Wednesday vs. the Rangers. If he can’t go tomorrow, look for him on Saturday vs. the Wild.
Drouin has missed the last six games with an undisclosed injury, but he is expected to return to the lineup tonight in Anaheim. Drouin, who had one goal and five assists in his first 14 games, is expected to skate on the second line with Vladimir Namestnikov and Nikita Kucherov.
Drouin has missed the last six games, but he was on the ice for practice on Monday and could play on Wednesday. Drouin has one goal and five assists (six points) in 14 games this season. Monitor his status over the next few days.
Drouin took part in practice on Tuesday, but said he is “not where [he] wants to be,” which suggests that he will not be in the lineup on Wednesday. Monitor his status during the morning skate, but all it looks like he will miss his fourth straight game.
Drouin was listed as doubtful for today’s game but head coach Jon Cooper confirmed this morning that Drouin will miss his second straight game with an undisclosed injury. Consider Drouin day-to-day.
Drouin is in danger of missing his second straight game with an undisclosed injury. To be sure he is out, monitor his status during Thursday’s morning skate.
There is no definitive word as to what is ailing Drouin, but he will miss his sixth game of the season. With Drouin out, the Lightning will go with seven defensemen as Matt Taormina will make his season debut.
Drouin will miss his fifth straight games with a lower-body injury. He was on the ice for the gameday skate, but did not take part in line rushes, so he will sit again. Drouin remains day-to-day and his next chance to play is Saturday in Minnesota.
Drouin will miss his fourth consecutive game with a lower-body injury. He was on the ice this morning and is nearing a return, but the Lightning are not certain that Drouin will be back on Thursday in Buffalo.
