Career Timeline of Jonathan Drouin: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Jonathan Drouin built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jonathan Drouin is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the New York Islanders in the NHL. He had a successful junior career with the Halifax Mooseheads, winning the CHL Player of the Year award and the Memorial Cup in 2013. Drouin was drafted third overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2013. He was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in 2017, where he played for six seasons. He then signed with the Colorado Avalanche as a free agent in 2023, before joining the Islanders.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2008: Played in Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament

In 2008, Jonathan Drouin played in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Northern Selects minor ice hockey team, marking an early stage in his hockey career.

December 9, 2011: Joined the Halifax Mooseheads

On December 9, 2011, Jonathan Drouin officially joined the Halifax Mooseheads after starting the 2011-12 season at the Midget AAA level.

November 7, 2012: Played in Subway Super Series

On November 7, 2012, Jonathan Drouin represented Team QMJHL in Game 2 of the Subway Super Series against Russian junior players, scoring a goal and adding three assists.

2012: Key Member of Halifax's Playoff Success

In 2012, Jonathan Drouin was a key member of Halifax's playoff success, notably scoring the overtime-winning goal in Game 7 against the Quebec Remparts.

June 30, 2013: Drafted by Tampa Bay Lightning

On June 30, 2013, Jonathan Drouin was drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round, third overall, in the NHL entry draft.

2013: Named CHL Player of the Year

At the conclusion of the 2012-13 season, Jonathan Drouin was named the CHL Player of the Year. During the 2013 playoffs, he helped the Mooseheads win the President's Cup and the 2013 Memorial Cup.

2013: World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2013, Jonathan Drouin represented Canada's junior team with Nathan MacKinnon at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Ufa, Russia, where Canada finished fourth.

October 20, 2014: NHL Debut

On October 20, 2014, Jonathan Drouin made his NHL debut against the Edmonton Oilers.

April 23, 2015: Stanley Cup Playoff Debut

On April 23, 2015, Jonathan Drouin made his Stanley Cup playoff debut in Game four against the Detroit Red Wings. This was after being a healthy scratch for the first three games in the first round of the 2015 playoffs.

November 2015: Trade Request

In November 2015, Jonathan Drouin made a trade request that was kept private at the time, according to his agent, Allan Walsh.

January 2, 2016: Reassigned to Syracuse Crunch

On January 2, 2016, Jonathan Drouin was reassigned to the Syracuse Crunch by the Lightning due to injury limiting him to only 19 games in the 2015-16 season.

June 15, 2017: Traded to Montreal Canadiens

On June 15, 2017, Jonathan Drouin was traded to the Montreal Canadiens after being with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

October 5, 2019: First Goal of 2019-20 Season

On October 5, 2019, Jonathan Drouin scored his first goal of the 2019-20 season in a 6-5 shootout victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

February 8, 2020: Returned from Wrist Injury

On February 8, 2020, Jonathan Drouin returned to play against the Toronto Maple Leafs after missing 37 games due to a wrist injury sustained on November 15, 2019.

October 13, 2021: First Goal of the Season

On October 13, 2021, Jonathan Drouin scored the Canadiens' first goal of the season in the season-opening game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

July 1, 2023: Signed with the Avalanche

On July 1, 2023, Jonathan Drouin signed with the Avalanche as a free agent.

October 11, 2023: Avalanche Debut

On October 11, 2023, Jonathan Drouin made his debut with the Avalanche, recording an assist on the top-line in a season-opening victory against the Los Angeles Kings.