Jonathan Drouin, a player for the Avalanche, has been progressing well from an injury as observed during morning skates. Coach Jared Bednar mentioned that Drouin's return is still uncertain, with him being a game-time decision for an upcoming game. Despite the positive progress, the team is cautious about ensuring Drouin's full recovery before his return to play.
Bednar wouldn't confirm, but it does appear as though the Avalanche could get Jonathan Drouin back for Game Four. What kind of a boost would that provide? “He’s a good player. Really good player,” https://t.co/vC3PgFyb3F
Jared Bednar said Drouin is a game-time decision https://t.co/WELXVXuNKs
Will Drouin play tonight? “We’ll see when we get here tonight.” 😉
Bednar says, "we'll see when we get here tonight," when asked if Drouin is playing. I personally wouldn't read too much into it. Bednar doesn't usually share lineup decision in the playoffs but I guess we'll see.
Jared Bednar says Jonathan Drouin is a game time decision for tonight. He’s a possibility.
Jonathan Drouin was on PP1 and Jared Bednar said he was a game-time decision. #Avs
Jonathan Drouin is in PP1 blue at morning skate. I sense he should be good to go to make his Avs playoff debut tonight. https://t.co/8nzaoGH9sW
He’s back!!! Jonathan Drouin in PP1 blue! #GoAvsGo https://t.co/FvCBqcoB9U
Jonathan Drouin takes the ice in a PP1 jersey. A return for the Avalanche appears imminent. https://t.co/QwAk9fr4gr
Jonathan Drouin in baby blue again on the ice. Captain Landeskog skating with his team. #GoAvsGo https://t.co/UozdyCxgnB
Drouin still rocking the baby blue sweater at morning skate https://t.co/FhBqi3KVdV
#Avs Jared Bednar had some critiques, wants to see more from Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen after rare quiet night in Game 2. https://t.co/JBQnTGzOtK
Drouin is still on the ice working with the scratches Kovalenko, Foudy, and Malinski. He has ramped it up pretty quickly. https://t.co/F3idRiVL6w
Bednar says that “hopefully” Kiviranta will be good to go tonight, they’ll know more when they come back to the rink. Drouin has made really good progress last few days. Joining group was a quick second step but still no firm timeline on his return.
Jonathan Drouin skated today with the Avs here in Dallas. Coach Jared Bednar says Drouin’s progress is encouraging but still no firm timeline for his return.
Drouin moving pretty well, if you ask me. https://t.co/p8qL9oCZ06
Jonathan Drouin is on the ice in a baby blue jersey at the #Avs morning skate. Joel Kiviranta is in a normal white jersey. Gabe Landeskog is in his “assistant coach” fit.
Jonathan Drouin on the ice this morning. https://t.co/DvsFHUxu6V
Bednar said they still don’t have a timeline on Drouin until they see how he handles skating. They need to make sure the wound has healed enough so that it doesn’t bust open again, but so far, so good. https://t.co/EeSPPMpOfU