Drouin Hits Waivers, Montreal Reunion in Play

Jonathan Drouin's waiver placement opens the door for a potential return to the Canadiens, the team that drafted him and where his career once showed real promise. St. Louis' decision to clear cap space creates an opportunity for Montreal to reclaim a player they know well, though questions linger about whether he can recapture his earlier form. This is the kind of second-chance story that can either become a redemption arc or a cautionary tale about chasing the past.