What if Bolduc scores 40 this season?

[WilliamWestcliffe]

What if Bolduc scores 40 this season? I will be thrilled for him. I really hope he does! As he progressed last year, he became one of my favorite Blues due to his production and style of play.

When I first heard about the trade I was VERY disappointed! Obviously, I do not find joy when one of my favorites is traded, waived, or not re-signed.

Do I think it was a bad trade? Ask me in two to three years!!! It may take that long to be accurately determined. I am not an NHL coach, scout, or similar.I am not qualified to make that evaluation now. I literally was not familiar whatsoever with Mailloux. Time will tell.

This.

The time for analysis is when both are established.

Why the rush? Because a fully developed Mailloux costs way more than Bolduc? Maybe the Blues knew Bolduc wasn't a good fit and figured they'd sell high. Guy has played two games and... wait for it... is still not playing top 6 minutes in MTL.

It’s these dumb unnecessary lies that keep bringing me back to this topic.

Bolduc has the 4th most TOI of all forwards, including power play time. Hes absolutely playing top six minutes and he’s likely to see that increase based on his start.

Why do certain people insist on downplaying what Bolduc is? If you like the trade that’s awesome. If you think there was justifiable urgency on the behalf of Armstrong, I can understand your speculation. But when people want to act like Bolduc isn’t what he’s demonstrating he is - and go so far as to blatantly lie - you discredit your entire opinion.

[blues2112]

Each is a UFA at the end of the season. That surely would have complicated — if not outright eliminated — the potential to trade other than the past summer.