Report: Canadiens' Drouin 'definitely out there' in trade rumors

Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin's name is apparently circulating in trade rumors.

"His name is definitely out there," one Eastern Conference executive texted Sportsnet's Eric Engels.

Drouin logged a team-low 11:57 of ice time with a roster full of AHL players in the team's 3-0 defeat to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. He has one assist through three preseason contests.

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported earlier this week that the Habs are interested in moving a forward.

Drouin recorded just four goals and 16 points over his final 30 games in 2018-19, and the Canadiens missed the playoffs by two points.

The 24-year-old was acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning in June 2017. He has four years remaining on his current deal, which is worth an average annual value of $5.5 million.