Logan Mailloux is coming!!

[TimmyVee]

At least he got traded to the east.

[sdaltons]

Mark this day when Bolduc is scoring 30+ in MTL

Won’t have to wait that long. He just missed scoring 20 playing with scrubs on the 3rd line in his 1st full NHL season. Yeah but we have so many wingers. Guys like Bolduc don’t grow on trees. It wasn’t now or never to find a younger RHD!

Lol he played with 3rd line scrubs...and also got a lot of PP time. Let's not act like he put up 19 goals entirely with Sundqvist and Joseph.

[SameOldBlues]

WOOOOHOOOOO, ive been pining for him for months!

I knew about "The Incident" but didn't realize his potential until his name popped up in trade rumors yeasterday.


As far as "The Incident".... he was a 17 year old kid, four thousand miles from home and friends and he made a stupid teenage mistake. A shameful one, no doubt, but he handled it like a man, in my opinion.
I am a great believer in redemption, so- bring him on.

Perfectly stated my friend, I’ve done way worse as a snot nose teen, and this country is full of second chance successes so bring it on!

What? Logan Mailloux committed a sex crime. Are you posting this from jail?

Why didnt ya post this under your main account, you gutless peckerhead.


Like Ive already stated, the kid made a mistake and shared a pic of em havin the whoopie with a chick to try and impress his friends, hardly a reason to castrate him and ruin his career and life. By all accounts he’s done as much as possible to redeem himself since and learned his lesson.

How does it feel to be the only perfect human being on the planet who’s never made a mistake?

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go clean my cell and set up the tripod before your Mom comes to visit.

Dont make me shank you.

[MikoTython]

Just in terms of supply-and-demand, giving a young promising winger to get a young promising strapping RHD puts some heft on this deal.

[MiamiLaw]

WOOOOHOOOOO, ive been pining for him for months!

I knew about "The Incident" but didn't realize his potential until his name popped up in trade rumors yeasterday.


As far as "The Incident".... he was a 17 year old kid, four thousand miles from home and friends and he made a stupid teenage mistake. A shameful one, no doubt, but he handled it like a man, in my opinion.
I am a great believer in redemption, so- bring him on.

Perfectly stated my friend, I’ve done way worse as a snot nose teen, and this country is full of second chance successes so bring it on!

What? Logan Mailloux committed a sex crime. Are you posting this from jail?

Why didnt ya post this under your main account, you gutless peckerhead.


Like Ive already stated, the kid made a mistake and shared a pic of em havin the whoopie with a chick to try and impress his friends, hardly a reason to castrate him and ruin his career and life. By all accounts he’s done as much as possible to redeem himself since and learned his lesson.

How does it feel to be the only perfect human being on the planet who’s never made a mistake?

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go clean my cell and set up the tripod before your Mom comes to visit.

Dont make me shank you.

I am not saying he doesn't deserve redemption but is dealing with his baggage worth a very very valuable trading chip? Look what the Habs had to do when they drafted him:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal ... -1.6120884

Habs owner apologizes after days of criticism for drafting player who violated woman's consent
Geoff Molson says Logan Mailloux will not participate in the rookie or main training camp this fall
CBC News · Posted: Jul 28, 2021 12:56 PM EDT | Last Updated: July 29, 2021
Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson released an open letter on Wednesday responding to criticism the team faced after drafting Logan Mailloux. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)
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Montreal Canadiens owner, president and CEO Geoff Molson released a statement on Wednesday, responding to criticism following the drafting of Logan Mailloux.

"I understand that you expect more from us and we let you down. The Montreal Canadiens are more than a hockey team," Molson wrote in an open letter, released on the team's website. "Logan's actions do not reflect the values of our organization and I apologize for the pain this selection has caused."

While playing in Sweden last season, Mailloux secretly took photos of a consensual sexual encounter, then showed them to his teammates and revealed the woman's identity to them. She went to police and he was charged with invasion of privacy and defamation. As he was a minor at the time, Mailloux was ordered to pay a fine equivalent to around $1,700.

Molson said in the open letter that Mailloux will not participate in the rookie or main training camp this fall.
Canadiens owner apologizes to fans, promises action

"Being a player in the NHL is a privilege that is earned — not a right that is granted. As the year progresses, we will reassess Logan's readiness to be part of our organization."

He also apologized to fans who were upset by the team's choice to overlook Mailloux's transgression.

Canadiens draft player charged with distributing sexual photo without consent

"We gave Logan a second chance but in doing so, we failed to properly assess the impact of our decision on the victim and on anyone who have suffered in similar circumstances," he said.

"Once again, I want to apologize to everyone impacted by our decision."

WATCH | Habs criticized for controversial draft pick:

Montreal Canadiens criticized for drafting Logan Mailloux, player who violated woman’s privacy
4 years ago
Duration 1:50
The decision by the Montreal Canadiens to select Logan Mailloux with their first-round pick has drawn condemnation from a wide range of sources.

Molson also promised action, saying that the team would develop a "comprehensive plan to raise awareness and educate young men and young women about this serious issue" in the coming months.

"We will use our platform and our resources to turn a decision that hurt many people into one that brings meaningful and impactful change."

After news surfaced about the charges in Sweden, Mailloux posted a statement on Twitter asking NHL teams not to draft him, saying he hadn't demonstrated enough "maturity" to earn the privilege of being drafted.

His statement said not being drafted in 2021 would allow him to "demonstrate an adequate level of maturity and character next season with the London Knights" and give NHL teams a chance to reassess his character ahead of the 2022 draft.

The Habs took Mailloux with the No. 31 pick just days after his statement was posted to Twitter.
Selection 'never intended to be disrespectful,' Molson says

In his open letter, Molson said he didn't want to "minimize" the experience of the victim in the case.

"No one, especially not an 18-year-old, should have to suffer through a traumatic experience like this, " he wrote. "We are there to support her and her family and respect their privacy."

WATCH | Habs owner apologizes for drafting player who violated woman's consent:

Montreal Canadiens GM stands by owner's statement on Mailloux
4 years ago
Duration 0:15
Marc Bergevin says the team needs to "look ahead."

Molson said that the team's "selection of Logan was never intended to be disrespectful towards her or her family, or more generally towards women or other victims of similar situations.

"Our decision was not intended, in any shape or form, to be an endorsement of the culture of violence against women," he wrote.

Molson went on to defend Mailloux, saying that he "is genuinely remorseful about the pain he has caused" and "is committed to becoming a better person."
'I know I caused a lot of harm'

On Saturday, Mailloux answered questions from reporters in an online news conference, during which he said he is in counselling.

"I know I caused a lot of harm to this person and their family, and I regret doing this stupid and egotistical act," he said.

At a news conference Wednesday, Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin said he read Molson's statement, and that he thinks "everything was said" about the matter.

"Now, we have to look ahead and what we can do to make this situation better for everybody," Bergevin said.

WATCH | Critics says Habs owner's apolology not enough:

Critics say Habs owner’s apology isn’t enough
4 years ago
Duration 1:57
Letter an example of crisis response

The decision by the Canadiens to select 18-year-old Mailloux with their first-round pick has drawn condemnation from a wide range of sources.

Several advocacy groups also expressed concern about the message the hockey club sent by drafting Mailloux. There have been a number of media columns criticizing the decision as well.

Trudeau joins chorus blasting Canadiens for drafting player who violated woman's consent

Robert Soroka, a marketing professor at Concordia University, says the open letter by Molson is "a textbook example of how to react to a crisis situation. Clearly, the original concern was the erosion of the Canadiens brand."

Soroka also says Molson's announcement that the organization will reassess Mailloux during the year gives the organization an opportunity to "walk back" the decision to draft him.

"The Canadiens are basically saying, 'Look, if in fact this player is not reformed to our satisfaction, he may not become a member of the Canadiens NHL organization in the future.'

[DawgDad]

I absolutely hate this move. I don’t like it from a hockey perspective. Bolduc is an established NHLer while Mailloux is still trying to fully make the jump. Only played 7 games for the Canadiens this season and was caved in defensively. He’s far from a sure bet IMO. I just absolutely hate it. I know he’s a RD and that’s a more valuable position than a winger but that doesn’t make up for the gap in value IMO. They were taken in the same draft - Bolduc was taken 14 spots higher and he’s shown he should’ve gone higher to date.

And then add in the off ice baggage/PR issues they’ll now have to deal with and…yuck. I just absolutely hate it on first reaction.

If he needs to spend half of the season in Springfield that puts him on the Broberg path age-wise. Lots and lots of really good defensemen didn't blossom in the NHL at his age.

On paper, this looks like a trade from strength in numbers that potentially fills a huge hole with an emerging young cost-controlled player. For roughly similar value. A trade with an eye for the future.

[theograce]

The Habs are really doing some great things

...and It's nice to see IMO. NHL does better with a strong Habs team to go up vrs Toronto (Ottawa, Boston). that being said; Boston, all of a sudden, has a lot of work to do.

Yeah for sure. Winnipeg, leafs, Sens habs … good for the game

Canucks are a train wreck but that’s the way it goes

[skilles]

I’m hesitantly optimistic about it.
We’re giving up a good one in Bolduc.
But Mailloux could legitimately turn into the next Dobson. We’re going to have to wait and see. Value wise, I think it’s about even.

Just saying at the same age Dobson put up 51 points in the NHL.

I love picking up Mailloux but not for Bolduc

[somni]

I absolutely hate this move. I don’t like it from a hockey perspective. Bolduc is an established NHLer while Mailloux is still trying to fully make the jump. Only played 7 games for the Canadiens this season and was caved in defensively. He’s far from a sure bet IMO. I just absolutely hate it. I know he’s a RD and that’s a more valuable position than a winger but that doesn’t make up for the gap in value IMO. They were taken in the same draft - Bolduc was taken 14 spots higher and he’s shown he should’ve gone higher to date.

And then add in the off ice baggage/PR issues they’ll now have to deal with and…yuck. I just absolutely hate it on first reaction.

Just curious, where would you rank him in our prospect pool? I know he played a few games last year, do you think he's ready for a full year with the big club?

[SameOldBlues]

WOOOOHOOOOO, ive been pining for him for months!

I knew about "The Incident" but didn't realize his potential until his name popped up in trade rumors yeasterday.


As far as "The Incident".... he was a 17 year old kid, four thousand miles from home and friends and he made a stupid teenage mistake. A shameful one, no doubt, but he handled it like a man, in my opinion.
I am a great believer in redemption, so- bring him on.

Perfectly stated my friend, I’ve done way worse as a snot nose teen, and this country is full of second chance successes so bring it on!

What? Logan Mailloux committed a sex crime. Are you posting this from jail?

Why didnt ya post this under your main account, you gutless peckerhead.


Like Ive already stated, the kid made a mistake and shared a pic of em havin the whoopie with a chick to try and impress his friends, hardly a reason to castrate him and ruin his career and life. By all accounts he’s done as much as possible to redeem himself since and learned his lesson.

How does it feel to be the only perfect human being on the planet who’s never made a mistake?

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go clean my cell and set up the tripod before your Mom comes to visit.

Dont make me shank you.

I am not saying he doesn't deserve redemption but is dealing with his baggage worth a very very valuable trading chip? Look what the Habs had to do when they drafted him:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal ... -1.6120884

Habs owner apologizes after days of criticism for drafting player who violated woman's consent
Geoff Molson says Logan Mailloux will not participate in the rookie or main training camp this fall
CBC News · Posted: Jul 28, 2021 12:56 PM EDT | Last Updated: July 29, 2021
Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson released an open letter on Wednesday responding to criticism the team faced after drafting Logan Mailloux. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)
Social Sharing

Montreal Canadiens owner, president and CEO Geoff Molson released a statement on Wednesday, responding to criticism following the drafting of Logan Mailloux.

"I understand that you expect more from us and we let you down. The Montreal Canadiens are more than a hockey team," Molson wrote in an open letter, released on the team's website. "Logan's actions do not reflect the values of our organization and I apologize for the pain this selection has caused."

While playing in Sweden last season, Mailloux secretly took photos of a consensual sexual encounter, then showed them to his teammates and revealed the woman's identity to them. She went to police and he was charged with invasion of privacy and defamation. As he was a minor at the time, Mailloux was ordered to pay a fine equivalent to around $1,700.

Molson said in the open letter that Mailloux will not participate in the rookie or main training camp this fall.
Canadiens owner apologizes to fans, promises action

"Being a player in the NHL is a privilege that is earned — not a right that is granted. As the year progresses, we will reassess Logan's readiness to be part of our organization."

He also apologized to fans who were upset by the team's choice to overlook Mailloux's transgression.

Canadiens draft player charged with distributing sexual photo without consent

"We gave Logan a second chance but in doing so, we failed to properly assess the impact of our decision on the victim and on anyone who have suffered in similar circumstances," he said.

"Once again, I want to apologize to everyone impacted by our decision."

WATCH | Habs criticized for controversial draft pick:

Montreal Canadiens criticized for drafting Logan Mailloux, player who violated woman’s privacy
4 years ago
Duration 1:50
The decision by the Montreal Canadiens to select Logan Mailloux with their first-round pick has drawn condemnation from a wide range of sources.

Molson also promised action, saying that the team would develop a "comprehensive plan to raise awareness and educate young men and young women about this serious issue" in the coming months.

"We will use our platform and our resources to turn a decision that hurt many people into one that brings meaningful and impactful change."

After news surfaced about the charges in Sweden, Mailloux posted a statement on Twitter asking NHL teams not to draft him, saying he hadn't demonstrated enough "maturity" to earn the privilege of being drafted.

His statement said not being drafted in 2021 would allow him to "demonstrate an adequate level of maturity and character next season with the London Knights" and give NHL teams a chance to reassess his character ahead of the 2022 draft.

The Habs took Mailloux with the No. 31 pick just days after his statement was posted to Twitter.
Selection 'never intended to be disrespectful,' Molson says

In his open letter, Molson said he didn't want to "minimize" the experience of the victim in the case.

"No one, especially not an 18-year-old, should have to suffer through a traumatic experience like this, " he wrote. "We are there to support her and her family and respect their privacy."

WATCH | Habs owner apologizes for drafting player who violated woman's consent:

Montreal Canadiens GM stands by owner's statement on Mailloux
4 years ago
Duration 0:15
Marc Bergevin says the team needs to "look ahead."

Molson said that the team's "selection of Logan was never intended to be disrespectful towards her or her family, or more generally towards women or other victims of similar situations.

"Our decision was not intended, in any shape or form, to be an endorsement of the culture of violence against women," he wrote.

Molson went on to defend Mailloux, saying that he "is genuinely remorseful about the pain he has caused" and "is committed to becoming a better person."
'I know I caused a lot of harm'

On Saturday, Mailloux answered questions from reporters in an online news conference, during which he said he is in counselling.

"I know I caused a lot of harm to this person and their family, and I regret doing this stupid and egotistical act," he said.

At a news conference Wednesday, Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin said he read Molson's statement, and that he thinks "everything was said" about the matter.

"Now, we have to look ahead and what we can do to make this situation better for everybody," Bergevin said.

WATCH | Critics says Habs owner's apolology not enough:

Critics say Habs owner’s apology isn’t enough
4 years ago
Duration 1:57
Letter an example of crisis response

The decision by the Canadiens to select 18-year-old Mailloux with their first-round pick has drawn condemnation from a wide range of sources.

Several advocacy groups also expressed concern about the message the hockey club sent by drafting Mailloux. There have been a number of media columns criticizing the decision as well.

Trudeau joins chorus blasting Canadiens for drafting player who violated woman's consent

Robert Soroka, a marketing professor at Concordia University, says the open letter by Molson is "a textbook example of how to react to a crisis situation. Clearly, the original concern was the erosion of the Canadiens brand."

Soroka also says Molson's announcement that the organization will reassess Mailloux during the year gives the organization an opportunity to "walk back" the decision to draft him.

"The Canadiens are basically saying, 'Look, if in fact this player is not reformed to our satisfaction, he may not become a member of the Canadiens NHL organization in the future.'

Is he worth tge valuable trading chip? Time will tell. I honestly dont know, and neither does anyone else, but I do respect those whose opinion is cautious and/or are against the move. But the reality is that he probably wouldn’t even be available if not for his dumb mistake. I hope he’s learned from it and puts it behind him and becomes the stud alot of people think he’ll be.

[succinct712]

I’m hesitantly optimistic about it.
We’re giving up a good one in Bolduc.
But Mailloux could legitimately turn into the next Dobson. We’re going to have to wait and see. Value wise, I think it’s about even.

Just saying at the same age Dobson put up 51 points in the NHL.

I love picking up Mailloux but not for Bolduc

Filling a need for what the Blues seem to have an abundance of. Seems smart to me, so let's just hope some of the young forwards are ready.

[MiamiLaw]

Is he worth tge valuable trading chip? Time will tell. I honestly dont know, and neither does anyone else, but I do respect those whose opinion is cautious and/or are against the move. But the reality is that he probably wouldn’t even be available if not for his dumb mistake. I hope he’s learned from it and puts it behind him and becomes the stud alot of people think he’ll be.

I'm with you there for sure. Hoping for his success

[stlblue06]

Wow and we had to give up Bolduc for a guy the organization publicly trashed like that (MTL looks really stupid there). It almost looks like the Blues had the upper hand with a prospect MTL was in an awkward spot with in a position they had plenty of.

….also DONT QUOTE the long post from the MTL owner. It will make this thread very hard to read.

[TheJackBurton]

I’m hesitantly optimistic about it.
We’re giving up a good one in Bolduc.
But Mailloux could legitimately turn into the next Dobson. We’re going to have to wait and see. Value wise, I think it’s about even.

Just saying at the same age Dobson put up 51 points in the NHL.

I love picking up Mailloux but not for Bolduc

who then?

[theograce]

Bolduc had a remarkable season. It was remarkable when you dissect it with context.

[IsDurbanodoingtime]

I’m hesitantly optimistic about it.
We’re giving up a good one in Bolduc.
But Mailloux could legitimately turn into the next Dobson. We’re going to have to wait and see. Value wise, I think it’s about even.

Good take, the value is about even at this moment and Mailloux could be a franchise RD

Really? Where has he been described as a potential "franchise" RD? Most scouting reports put him as a Top 4 defender (mostly second pairing).

Most striking comment on Logan from a habs fan -- "he is Sheldon Souray Incarnate" --- makes sense from what I have heard so far --- banger who is offensively superior with great shot -- suffers from poor decisionmaking on D with boneheaded plays -- slow on the pivot. That kinda sums up Sheldon to a T. Having said that -- would not have minded him on the Note back in the day.