Despite returning from wrist surgery, Jonathan Drouin arrived at training camp ready to return to the game. However, his condition wasn't good enough for Martin St-Louis and he had to wait until the third game before returning to action. This was certainly difficult for Jo, who has one of the most important raw talents on the team, to accept. However, there was no room for self-pity. Drouin decided to accept the situation and work even harder. <q> « I didn't decide on the training, I had to accept it and live with that reality. I had to look at it one way. I had just one thing to do and that was to work. That was my only option. There are young players here and I have to remain a good role model. I wanted to show the guys that I wanted to earn my place back in the lineup. I worked hard in the last few days with Martin and the other coaches. Even if I wasn't playing, I was still smiling. I still have a chance to improve. - Jonathan Drouin </q> According to head coach Martin St-Louis, Drouin deserves a lot of credit: <q> « Jonathan played a good game. He was very involved and committed. Since he came to training camp, he has been professional. Jonathan knows I'm trying to help him. - Martin St-Louis </q> Number 27 took the opportunity to send a message of love to fans: <q> « I've been here for six years and I've always received a nice ovation. Especially last year and this year even though I wasn't in uniform. It's always heartwarming, I'm a local guy. It's always nice when you have a moment like that. - Jonathan Drouin </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/JFChaumontJDM/status/1581643027801526272?t=uxssA8uOGtrrRyOQVuj6DA&s=19'> </a></blockquote></div> The reaction of the fans at the Bell Centre when he was introduced to the crowd was perfect. After all that has happened in the forward's life in recent years, it certainly warms the heart. Credit: <a href='https://www.habsetlnh.com/equipe-lnh/canadiens-de-montreal/Jonathan-Drouin-lance-un-message-aux-partisans-des-Canadiens-de-Montreal-et-entraineur-Martin-St-Louis-reagit-au-premier-match-de-la-saison-de-attaquant' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Habsetlnh.com </a>