Agent for Jonathan Drouin says young forward has requested trade from Tampa Bay Lightning
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The agent for Tampa Bay forward Jonathan Drouin says the third overall pick in the 2013 NHL draft has requested a trade from the Lightning.
Agent Allan Walsh said in a statement released Sunday — one day after Drouin was assigned to Syracuse of the American Hockey League — that he formally made the request on behalf of the 20-year-old left wing in November.
Drouin was a healthy scratch for most of Tampa Bay's run to last year's Stanley Cup Final. He has been slowed by injuries this season, scoring two goals in 19 games.
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Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman was traveling with the team to Calgary and unavailable for comment on Sunday. The defending Eastern Conference champions open a road trip against the Flames on Tuesday.
On Saturday, Yzerman said Drouin was being sent to the minors to get more playing time.