Logan Mailloux has shown flashes of being a solid player in the NHL, but now, the controversial young defenseman has officially been placed on the trade block.
The Montreal Canadiens had a fantastic season in 2024/25, taking a major step forward on the back of some great campaigns from young names, especially Calder Trophy winner Lane Hutson.
Now, optimism is high for the future, with the belief around the league being that Montreal could move one or both of their first round picks as they look to add firepower to their roster ahead of another Stanley Cup Playoffs push in 2025/26.
One player that has now reportedly joined trade conversations has been young defenseman Logan Mailloux, who posted 2 goals and 4 points in 7 games with the Canadiens last season, all while playing very well for the Laval Rocket in the AHL.
According to reporter Jimmy Murphy, Mailloux's name has been all over the rumour mill in the NHL in recent times, leading many to believe that the 22-year old will be on the move in the summer.
'Logan Mailloux's name is all over the trade rumors right now in the NHL.'
While Mailloux has talent and production at the AHL level behind him, he was a very controversial draft pick for the Canadiens in 2021, so any team acquiring him will have more to think about before making the move, but with the NHL allowing him to play, there likely won't be much to hold teams back.
For now, it's all but confirmed that Montreal are major buyers in this market as they look to significantly upgrade their roster ahead of next season, and with some solid blue liners already in the NHL and on the way, don't be shocked to see Mailloux moved this off-season.
