EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Drouin On Getting Comfortable, Cal Ritchie’s Growth, Matthew Schaefer’s Instincts & Playing With Former Islanders

From instant chemistry with Horvat to bold takes on Schaefer, Jonathan Drouin pulls back the curtain on life with his new Islanders teammates.

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EAST MEADOW, NY — The countdown is on for Jonathan Drouin’s New York Islanders debut. In an exclusive sit-down, Drouin opened up about finding his rhythm, playing alongside Bo Horvat, what about Matthew Schaefer’s game already stands out, Calum Ritchie’s growth, what it was like playing with a few former Islanders in Colorado, and much more: