JONATHAN DROUIN NEWS

Avalanche keep Jonathan Drouin on a one-year contract, according to reports One of the great comeback stories in the NHL last season, Jonathan Drouin is returning to the Colorado Avalanche on a one-year contract, per...

JULY 1, 2024 • DENVERPOST.COM

Adds power-play helper Drouin logged a power-play assist in Friday's 2-1 double-overtime loss to the Stars in Game 6.

Impact Drouin had a helper in all three of his playoff appearances, including two on the power play. The 29-year-old missed the first eight games of the postseason with a lower-body injury, but that was his only extended absence of the campaign. Drouin had a career-high 56 points in 79 regular-season outings while playing on a one-year, $825,000 contract. It's safe to assume his next deal will be at a higher cap hit, though it's unclear if the Avalanche will have the space to bring him back in 2024-25. If not, he should have a significant audience in free agency.

MAY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers power-play assist Drouin notched a power-play assist, four hits and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Stars in Game 5.

Impact Drouin has a helper in each of his first two playoff contests. He was moved up to the top line Wednesday, though his helper was a primary assist on the first of Cale Makar's two goals in the game. Drouin should continue to see significant minutes as the Avalanche once again try to fend off elimination in Game 6 on Friday.

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns helper in return Drouin notched an assist and went minus-2 in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Stars in Game 4.

Impact Drouin made his postseason debut Monday and helped out on Casey Mittelstadt's second-period tally. The 29-year-old Drouin added one shot on net and saw 19:12 of ice time, including 2:27 on the power play. With Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) done for the playoffs, Drouin could get shifted up to the top line for Wednesday's Game 5, which will see the Avalanche attempt to stave off elimination.

MAY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drouin returns from injury for Game 4, tries to fill void for Avs on heels of Nichushkin suspension

Colorado Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin returned to the lineup Monday night against Dallas, trying to fill a scoring void on the heels of Valeri Nichushkin’s suspension

MAY 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Monday Drouin (lower body) is expected to play Monday against the Stars, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Drouin will make his first appearance of the postseason after missing Colorado's first eight games. The 29-year-old scored a career-high 56 points with 19 goals in 79 games during the regular season. He should slide into a top-six role.

MAY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Skates with first power-play unit Drouin (lower body) practiced with the No. 1 power-play unit during morning skate ahead of Monday's Game 4 versus Dallas, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact It appears Drouin, who has yet to play during the playoffs due to a lower-body injury, could end up being a game-time decision Monday. He collected 19 goals and 56 points through 79 regular-season contests.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No timetable for return Drouin is making progress in his recovery from a lower-body injury, but there's still no timetable for his return, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports Thursday.

Impact Drouin recorded 19 goals and 56 points in 79 regular-season outings in 2023-24. However, he hasn't been available in the playoffs due to the injury. When Drouin is healthy, he will probably serve in a top-six capacity.

MAY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not at practice Friday Drouin (lower body) is still absent from practice Friday, Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com reports.

Impact Drouin missed all five games of the opening round versus Winnipeg and has yet to make an appearance at practice. The 29-year-old had his best offensive season as an NHLer in 2023-24, picking up 56 points in 73 games, including 19 points on the power play. Drouin saw plenty of time on the top line, alongside Nathan MacKinnon. Look for Valeri Nichushkin -- who had seven goals in five games during Round 1 -- to remain on the top unit in place of Drouin.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still not skating Drouin (lower body) has yet to resume skating with the team but could still return during the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Coach Jared Bednar told reporters Wednesday,...

Impact Drouin has already been out of action for approximately two weeks, so it seems unlikely that he will be ready for Game 1 of the next round. Prior to getting hurt, the 29-year-old center was stuck in a four-game goal drought during which he recorded three helpers, six shots and three blocks while averaging 19:01 of ice time.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche's Jonathan Drouin out for series vs. Jets Colorado Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin will sit out the Western Conference first-round series against the Winnipeg Jets with a lower-bod...

APRIL 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin to miss series vs. Winnipeg Jets with lower body injury The Colorado Avalanche will begin its quest for a second Stanley Cup championship in three years without a significant player in the lineup.

APRIL 20, 2024 • DENVERPOST.COM

Avs forward Jonathan Drouin out with lower-body injury for playoff series against Winnipeg

The Colorado Avalanche will be without forward Jonathan Drouin for their first-round playoff series against Winnipeg due to a lower-body injury

APRIL 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for opening round Drouin (lower body) will miss Colorado's first-round series against Winnipeg.

Impact Drouin was hurt late in the second period in Thursday's regular-season finale, and the injury is ultimately serious enough to keep the winger sidelined in the opening round of the playoffs. It's a big loss for the Avs -- Drouin had a career-high 56 points (19 goals, 37 assists) in 79 games, including 18 (seven goals, 11 assists) in his final 15 contests. With Drouin out, Artturi Lehkonen could be bumped up to Colorado's top line while Joel Kiviranta will likely reenter the lineup.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Thursday's game Drouin (undisclosed) left Thursday's game versus the Oilers, and head coach Jared Bednar did not provide an update on the forward's status following the contest, Evan Rawal of Colo...

Impact Drouin left the game late in the second period and didn't play in the third. The Avalanche have generally had decent luck keeping players healthy down the stretch, but the timing of this injury is unfortunate. It's unclear if Drouin will be ready to suit up for Game 1 of the Avalanche's first-round series versus the Jets.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies again in loss Drouin scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Stars.

Impact Drouin continues to surge on offense -- he has five goals and two assists over his last five contests. The 29-year-old got the Avalanche within a goal midway through the third period, but they couldn't tie it up. Drouin has 19 tallies, 53 points, 121 shots on net and a plus-9 rating through 75 contests this season. He should continue to be a productive scorer as long as he maintains his spot on the top line.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal in loss Drouin scored a goal in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Drouin has six goals and eight helpers over his last 10 contests, though his tally Friday ended up having little impact. The 29-year-old forward has 18 goals this season, his most in any campaign since 2018-19. He's up to 52 points, 118 shots on net and a plus-10 rating over 74 outings.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal in loss Drouin scored a goal in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Drouin has six goals and eight helpers over his last 10 contests, though his tally Friday ended up having little impact. The 29-year-old forward has 18 goals this season, his most in any campaign since 2018-19. He's up to 52 points, 118 shots on net and a plus-10 rating over 74 outings.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche take on the Oilers after Drouin's 2-goal performance

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Edmonton Oilers after Jonathan Drouin scored two goals in the Avalanche's 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild

APRIL 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two goals, three points in win Drouin scored a pair of goals and added an assist in Thursday's 5-2 victory over the Wild.

Impact Drouin put the Avs ahead 2-1 with a power-play marker in the first period before adding a second tally in the opening minute of the second, deflecting a Nathan MacKinnon shot past Filip Gustavsson to extend the lead to 3-1. Drouin would pick up a third point with an assist on a MacKinnon goal in the third. The 29-year-old Drouin has five goals and 13 points in his last nine games while skating on Colorado's top line. He's up 17 goals and 51 points, two shy of a career high, through 73 games this season.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Drouin's 3-point night leads Avalanche past Wild Jonathan Drouin scored two goals and dished one assist, and the Colorado Avalanche pulled away for a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thur...

APRIL 5, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Two-pointer in win Drouin scored a goal on five shots and logged a power-play assist in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Predators.

Impact Drouin, perched at the side of the net, redirected a feed from Nathan MacKinnon for Colorado's first goal. He later assisted on Artturi Lehkonen's power-play tally, giving Drouin his fourth multi-point game in the last six contests. He's become a significant part of the Avalanche's surge toward a postseason berth, which they clinched with Saturday's victory, the Avs' 12th win over the last 15 games. Drouin has five goals and 11 assists during that stretch.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on first line Drouin returned to the first line and had one shot on net in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Drouin's recent burst of offense, which included two goals and three points in Sunday's comeback win over Pittsburgh, prompted a move to the top line Tuesday. It paid immediate dividends on the opening shift, when Drouin kept the puck in the Montreal zone, leading to Nathan MacKinnon's tally 43 seconds in. He didn't get an assist, but the goal doesn't happen without Drouin. The forward entered the game with eight points over the previous four contests.

MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pivotal in comeback win Drouin scored two goals and assisted on another in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Penguins. He added three shots and two blocks to his line.

Impact It's hard to call any one member of the Avalanche the hero in erasing Pittsburgh's 4-0 lead midway through the second period, but Drouin's efforts were as important as anyone. He had a hand in the final three goals, including potting the game-winner just 54 seconds into overtime. It was the third straight game with multiple points for the forward, who has 14 over the last 11 contests.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE