Logan Mailloux is coming!!

[bud white]

Bottom line is that the Blues D is bigger and younger. That alone will help the 6v5 issues we had last year due to wingspan along (to clog up passing lanes).

I like what Army and Steen did. They addressed what needed to be addressed.

[b-a-a-a-rclay]

Strickland had a 30 minute interview with Mailloux on Hockey Sense today (youtube).

[11WSChamps]

Certainly no expert but from what the little I've seen Mailloux has a higher ceiling by far.

Liked Bolduc and frankly he surprised me with his production but as at least one Montreal writer stated Is his offensive output sustainable?

Both teams traded from a perceived position of strength.

Should be a good trade for both teams and while Bolduc should be a solid piece I believe Mailloux will eventually be more than that.

[moose-and-squirrel]

Strickland had a 30 minute interview with Mailloux on Hockey Sense today (youtube).

who would listen to Strickland on purpose??

[Francis Park Thug]

Strickland had a 30 minute interview with Mailloux on Hockey Sense today (youtube).

who would listen to Strickland on purpose??

I would and did. It was a good interview.
You really felt like you got to know Logan Mailloux.
He will be wearing #23 for the Blues.
He wanted #24.

[Bluesfan1978]

Any details you want to share from the interview that stood out? I can’t watch it where I am due to slow internet.

[Francis Park Thug]

Any details you want to share from the interview that stood out? I can’t watch it where I am due to slow internet.

Ok. Just a couple of things quickly.
He will be wearing #23
He played football {like JC} DE and TE.
David Backes has been a mentor to him since his terrible decision.
He has skated with Kyrou in London Ontario.
He has received texts from a handful of teammates.
Only one has called. No surprise, it was our Captain.
He said Evan Bouchard was a bad comp.
Petro, was one he compared himself.
He likes to fight.
He likes to get rocked or rock someone early in the game to get his juices going.
There's more. Those are a few.

[Bluesfan1978]

Interesting to hear. Him and Carbonneau are going to be a pain to play against.

[theograce]

Petro, was one he compared himself.

I hope not. I don’t want to fall in love again. My heart has a little room though.

[Sudsy 11]

Any details you want to share from the interview that stood out? I can’t watch it where I am due to slow internet.

Ok. Just a couple of things quickly.
He will be wearing #23
He played football {like JC} DE and TE.
David Backes has been a mentor to him since his terrible decision.
He has skated with Kyrou in London Ontario.
He has received texts from a handful of teammates.
Only one has called. No surprise, it was our Captain.
He said Evan Bouchard was a bad comp.
Petro, was one he compared himself.
He likes to fight.
He likes to get rocked or rock someone early in the game to get his juices going.
There's more. Those are a few.

I listened and don't remember Backes being mentioned. Mailloux mentioned Rob Ramage being a mentor mutliple times. He seemed to have diffficulty expressing himself early in the interview, but then loosened up as it went on. I'd attribute that to being nervous. Mailloux had only complimentary things to say about other players and coaches. I think he's probably better off in St. Louis then the hockey hotbed of Montreal considering his history.

[b-a-a-a-rclay]

Any details you want to share from the interview that stood out? I can’t watch it where I am due to slow internet.

Strickland brought up his great hands and ability to dangle. Mailloux said he played Center until age 13 or 14. His shot has been clocked over 100 mph on an occasion or 2. He seemed like he doesn't like the Bouchard comp ... seemed like he thinks he will be better defensively than that (sure hope so). He mentioned John Carlson as a better comp in his opinion (along with Petro).

[Francis Park Thug]

Any details you want to share from the interview that stood out? I can’t watch it where I am due to slow internet.

Ok. Just a couple of things quickly.
He will be wearing #23
He played football {like JC} DE and TE.
David Backes has been a mentor to him since his terrible decision.
He has skated with Kyrou in London Ontario.
He has received texts from a handful of teammates.
Only one has called. No surprise, it was our Captain.
He said Evan Bouchard was a bad comp.
Petro, was one he compared himself.
He likes to fight.
He likes to get rocked or rock someone early in the game to get his juices going.
There's more. Those are a few.

I listened and don't remember Backes being mentioned. Mailloux mentioned Rob Ramage being a mentor mutliple times. He seemed to have diffficulty expressing himself early in the interview, but then loosened up as it went on. I'd attribute that to being nervous. Mailloux had only complimentary things to say about other players and coaches. I think he's probably better off in St. Louis then the hockey hotbed of Montreal considering his history.

Thanks, You are absolutely correct.
It WAS Rob Ramage who mentored him.
My apologies to the board.

[SameOldBlues]

Any details you want to share from the interview that stood out? I can’t watch it where I am due to slow internet.

Ok. Just a couple of things quickly.
He will be wearing #23
He played football {like JC} DE and TE.
David Backes has been a mentor to him since his terrible decision.
He has skated with Kyrou in London Ontario.
He has received texts from a handful of teammates.
Only one has called. No surprise, it was our Captain.
He said Evan Bouchard was a bad comp.
Petro, was one he compared himself.
He likes to fight.
He likes to get rocked or rock someone early in the game to get his juices going.
There's more. Those are a few.

I listened and don't remember Backes being mentioned. Mailloux mentioned Rob Ramage being a mentor mutliple times. He seemed to have diffficulty expressing himself early in the interview, but then loosened up as it went on. I'd attribute that to being nervous. Mailloux had only complimentary things to say about other players and coaches. I think he's probably better off in St. Louis then the hockey hotbed of Montreal considering his history.

Thanks, You are absolutely correct.
It WAS Rob Ramage who mentored him.
My apologies to the board.

You probably accidentally brought up Backes’ name because he was mentioned as a comp in the other thread regarding Jacob Stancil lol No biggie. I loved the interview.

[Section315]

Rob Ramage is the director of player development for Montreal, hence LM looking up to him.

[Harry S Deals]

Petro, was one he compared himself.

I hope not. I don’t want to fall in love again. My heart has a little room though.

Blues fans need to give this kid some runway but there will be the typical hemming and hawing that comes with emotional attachments. Blues have some excellent resources for a kid like this, Al MacInnis or a call to Pronger, Jeff Brown, Affleck. Give him a year or so and see if isn't top 4 pair

[seattleblue]

... this thread title tho ...