Today's news has taken the hockey world by surprise: Jonathan Drouin, a star forward for the Colorado Avalanche, will not participate in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs.
His time playing with Nathan Mackinnon, a former junior teammate from the Halifax Mooseheads and a Hart Trophy recipient, has been particularly fruitful. Together, they've achieved new career highs in points and assists for Drouin.
The absence of Drouin, one of the Avalanche's key forwards, adds an extra layer of difficulty as the team aims to reclaim the Stanley Cup. The upcoming games against the Winnipeg Jets, who are entering the series with strong momentum, will test the Avalanche's depth and strategy.