Bergevin: Drouin trade rumors likely came from a 'basement in Toronto'

Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin insisted Thursday there's no credence to the rumors suggesting forward Jonathan Drouin could be traded.

"I don't know where they come from," Bergevin told the media on Thursday, as relayed by TSN. "Most of those reports are from somebody's basement in Toronto, so I don't pay attention to that, to be honest with you."

Bergevin's comments came after an Eastern Conference executive reportedly texted Sportsnet's Eric Engels on Wednesday to say Drouin's name was "definitely out there."

The 24-year-old Drouin has produced just one assist in three preseason contests so far while seeing limited ice time - something that has also fueled trade rumors.

"He had some good moments, but overall, we need more," Bergevin added. "He's a skill player. He has talent, he has a lot of attributes and I know last year he had a tough finish. He had a good summer. Training camp is training camp."

Drouin tallied 53 points in 81 games last season, but he recorded just four goals and 16 points over his final 30 contests.

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