“Bold Move or Bold Mistake? The Blues’ Controversial Trade for Logan Mailloux”
As the St. Louis Blues gear up for the upcoming season, one question looms large: was trading away promising young forward Zack Bolduc for unproven defenseman Logan Mailloux a wise decision?
This move came as a shock to many Blues fans this summer, as Bolduc showed great potential and was highly regarded within the organization. However, the team saw something in Mailloux that they couldn’t pass up.
Mailloux, the No. 31 pick in the 2021 draft, joins the Blues after spending most of the last two seasons with the Montreal Canadiens’ AHL affiliate in Laval. While he may not have much NHL experience under his belt, the Blues are confident in his abilities and believe he is ready for the big leagues.
But the trade has not been without controversy. Mailloux made headlines earlier this year when he was fined by the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation for sharing a sexually explicit photo of a woman without her consent. This led to him being removed from the 2021 NHL Draft by all 32 teams, except for the Canadiens who still chose to select him.
Now, Mailloux will have the opportunity to prove himself on the ice and show that he is more than just his past mistakes. The Blues are counting on him to make an impact and contribute to their success this season.
Stay tuned for the next installment of our pre-training camp series as we continue to explore the most pressing questions facing the Blues this season. Will Mailloux live up to the hype and help lead the team to victory? Only time will tell.
