"When Islander general manager Mathieu Darche signed veteran forward Jonathan Drouin to a two year contract worth four million dollars annually on July 1, 2025, the Islanders were solidifying their middle six forward group as well as bringing in a player known to contribute on the power play. Additionally, Drouin had experience playing up the middle which opened up endless line combinations for the Islanders."
"To begin the season, Isles bench boss dispatched Drouin on the wing of his former Canadian World Juniors linemate Bo Horvat. In his first 17 games in the blue and orange, Drouin tallied three goals and 11 assists playing a key role in the promising start to the season. Since November 16th, Jonathan Drouin has just six assists and is goalless while averaging consistent middle six and power play time."
"He is shooting 4.8% on the season which is by far his career worst not to mention is the 10th worst in the NHL of all forwards who have played at least 430 minutes this season. The lack of his offensive production and a season ending injury to Kyle Palmieri forced Mathieu Darche to acquire veteran winger Ondrej Palat from the New Jersey Devils as a need for NHL wingers was evident."
Mathieu Darche signed Jonathan Drouin to a two-year, $4 million-per-season contract on July 1, 2025, to bolster the middle six and power play. Drouin began the season on Bo Horvat’s wing and recorded three goals and 11 assists in his first 17 games. Since November 16 he has added six assists and no goals while maintaining middle-six and power-play minutes. Drouin’s 4.8% shooting rate is a career low and ranks among the NHL’s worst for qualifying forwards. The scoring downturn and Kyle Palmieri’s season-ending injury led to the acquisition of Ondrej Palat. Drouin has not been healthy scratched.
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