Oilers

where is jones??

I’m really high on getting Drouin for Leon have been for a long time. Think it’s a perfect blend of skill sets. Drouin has underperformed in Montreal in my opinion because they don’t really have the right guy he can complement. Big strong defensively responsible shooting centre. Very hard to find fortunately for Edmonton Leon fits that bill and can get a lot out of drouin.

Slipped him threw waivers which I think is possible just to have a veteran in the system incase smith goes down don’t want to call up someone inexperienced to back up skinner. To me that’s crucial if moving kosk.

Deal

Given the standings in the Western Conference right now, changing up the goaltending poses quite a bit of risk. I think the only reason Ken Holland would move Koskinen now is if he can seriously upgrade his team's chances of securing a playoff birth and perhaps surprising a few detractors once they get onto the post season. In that respect, I suppose moving him for Drouin might be a something to consider, especially if Montreal is willing to retain that kind of salary. He'd have to be pretty certain that Jones will be able to provide at least what Koskinen has provided, and statistically I think that is a safe bet.

Realistically though, I doubt the Habs are interested in retaining 50% on Drouin and he might disappear in the playoffs, when the games get heavy. I also think the price for Jones and Braun may be pretty rich for Holland. If he made those moves though, I suspect Skinner would remain in Bakersfield and Woodcroft would give Jones a few starts in order to get used to his new team and to give Smith a rest once in a while.