Bluesfan1978 wrote: ↑11 Jan 2026 09:18 am
I thought he had a strong game last night. Kept it simple. There’s other D I much more concerned about. We’ll have a better idea what Mailloux will develop into next year after he’s had a full season under his belt.
I watched the football game and missed the first half of the game, but he looked fine to me in the period+ I watched. Keep in mind that the OP started this thread right after the third goal for Vegas……the one where Theodore went top shelf with Tucker screening Binnington. Mailloux was on the ice, but on the other side, and he had just shut down a rush from Marner. It was actually a very strong play by Mailloux. I’d almost think someone was trying to stir things up with the disgruntled masses.
People need to quit whining about Mailloux. He looks like a 22-year old defenseman in his first year…..on a terrible team where the forwards don’t play defense and the goaltending has been frequently horrible. So get over the trade and find something new to talk about. I admit I wasn’t crazy about the trade when it first happened, but I think Tim/Pierre is probably right……there is more than meets the eye to this deal. The guy we traded isn’t exactly tearing it up, so people need to quit acting like we traded the next coming of Brett Hull.
Bluesfan1978 wrote: ↑11 Jan 2026 09:18 am
I thought he had a strong game last night. Kept it simple. There’s other D I much more concerned about. We’ll have a better idea what Mailloux will develop into next year after he’s had a full season under his belt.
I watched the football game and missed the first half of the game, but he looked fine to me in the period+ I watched. Keep in mind that the OP started this thread right after the third goal for Vegas……the one where Theodore went top shelf with Tucker screening Binnington. Mailloux was on the ice, but on the other side, and he had just shut down a rush from Marner. It was actually a very strong play by Mailloux. I’d almost think someone was trying to stir things up with the disgruntled masses.
People need to quit whining about Mailloux. He looks like a 22-year old defenseman in his first year…..on a terrible team where the forwards don’t play defense and the goaltending has been frequently horrible. So get over the trade and find something new to talk about. I admit I wasn’t crazy about the trade when it first happened, but I think Tim/Pierre is probably right……there is more than meets the eye to this deal. The guy we traded isn’t exactly tearing it up, so people need to quit acting like we traded the next coming of Brett Hull.
Agree, people need to get over the trade. Looks like Bolduc won't be much more than a 3rd liner anyway.
Harry S Deals wrote: ↑11 Jan 2026 07:19 am
Mailloux looks fine to me lately he was pretty smooth last night moves the puck well no worries stick with the plan. It does seem like he's playing afraid to make a mistake there were a couple games where he played with more reckless abandon and looked much better. He needs reps he's going to be fine
Agree.....past few games he's shown a bump.....he was fine last night, better than some of his mates. He's a serviceable player since being called back and for him it's all about finding his upside and making the most of his reps.
I Also agree part of that progress should be less caution and more fire..... there's more opportunities for him out there to be had.
Patience is key here and if the Blues see the potential as I think they do that won't even start until at least the 100+ game mark.
Bluesfan1978 wrote: ↑11 Jan 2026 09:18 am
I thought he had a strong game last night. Kept it simple. There’s other D I much more concerned about. We’ll have a better idea what Mailloux will develop into next year after he’s had a full season under his belt.
I watched the football game and missed the first half of the game, but he looked fine to me in the period+ I watched. Keep in mind that the OP started this thread right after the third goal for Vegas……the one where Theodore went top shelf with Tucker screening Binnington. Mailloux was on the ice, but on the other side, and he had just shut down a rush from Marner. It was actually a very strong play by Mailloux. I’d almost think someone was trying to stir things up with the disgruntled masses.
People need to quit whining about Mailloux. He looks like a 22-year old defenseman in his first year…..on a terrible team where the forwards don’t play defense and the goaltending has been frequently horrible. So get over the trade and find something new to talk about. I admit I wasn’t crazy about the trade when it first happened, but I think Tim/Pierre is probably right……there is more than meets the eye to this deal. The guy we traded isn’t exactly tearing it up, so people need to quit acting like we traded the next coming of Brett Hull.
Bluesfan1978 wrote: ↑11 Jan 2026 09:18 am
I thought he had a strong game last night. Kept it simple. There’s other D I much more concerned about. We’ll have a better idea what Mailloux will develop into next year after he’s had a full season under his belt.
I watched the football game and missed the first half of the game, but he looked fine to me in the period+ I watched. Keep in mind that the OP started this thread right after the third goal for Vegas……the one where Theodore went top shelf with Tucker screening Binnington. Mailloux was on the ice, but on the other side, and he had just shut down a rush from Marner. It was actually a very strong play by Mailloux. I’d almost think someone was trying to stir things up with the disgruntled masses.
People need to quit whining about Mailloux. He looks like a 22-year old defenseman in his first year…..on a terrible team where the forwards don’t play defense and the goaltending has been frequently horrible. So get over the trade and find something new to talk about. I admit I wasn’t crazy about the trade when it first happened, but I think Tim/Pierre is probably right……there is more than meets the eye to this deal. The guy we traded isn’t exactly tearing it up, so people need to quit acting like we traded the next coming of Brett Hull.
Well said Frank.
That's right...I meant to include agreement with you as well in my post above Frank.
Bluesfan1978 wrote: ↑11 Jan 2026 09:18 am
I thought he had a strong game last night. Kept it simple. There’s other D I much more concerned about. We’ll have a better idea what Mailloux will develop into next year after he’s had a full season under his belt.
I watched the football game and missed the first half of the game, but he looked fine to me in the period+ I watched. Keep in mind that the OP started this thread right after the third goal for Vegas……the one where Theodore went top shelf with Tucker screening Binnington. Mailloux was on the ice, but on the other side, and he had just shut down a rush from Marner. It was actually a very strong play by Mailloux. I’d almost think someone was trying to stir things up with the disgruntled masses.
People need to quit whining about Mailloux. He looks like a 22-year old defenseman in his first year…..on a terrible team where the forwards don’t play defense and the goaltending has been frequently horrible. So get over the trade and find something new to talk about. I admit I wasn’t crazy about the trade when it first happened, but I think Tim/Pierre is probably right……there is more than meets the eye to this deal. The guy we traded isn’t exactly tearing it up, so people need to quit acting like we traded the next coming of Brett Hull.
Add another agreement. It’s as if some people forget all about the learning curve these players have to go through before we know who they are, especially Dmen, which has been explained ad naseum. Some of these people are so impatient, unknowledgeable etc.
Everyone here does realize he’s not the only rookie defenseman in the league yea? Why don’t any of them have absolutely pitiful numbers too?
The learning curve is real but waving away how bad he’s been based only on that is just as uninformed as your high horse arguments, if not more.
I agree he needs to play so the Blues can see if they have anything in him, but acting like he’s been anything positive is just biased homerism. The stats are maybe a bit worse than the eye test but I still can’t remember a “signature” play he made this year at all where I said, “that’s why they loved him. That’s what we can build on”.
As I said in the GDT, there is no chance this is the guy they thought they were getting when they traded for him.
MiamiLaw wrote: ↑11 Jan 2026 10:39 am
Everyone here does realize he’s not the only rookie defenseman in the league yea? Why don’t any of them have absolutely pitiful numbers too?
The learning curve is real but waving away how bad he’s been based only on that is just as uninformed as your high horse arguments, if not more.
I agree he needs to play so the Blues can see if they have anything in him, but acting like he’s been anything positive is just biased homerism. The stats are maybe a bit worse than the eye test but I still can’t remember a “signature” play he made this year at all where I said, “that’s why they loved him. That’s what we can build on”.
As I said in the GDT, there is no chance this is the guy they thought they were getting when they traded for him.
It’s the same guys saying he shut down a rush by marner in the 3rd. Marner bounces off him and rips to the slot while he has no idea what to do from a coverage perspective. Some people here just don’t get it. That’s ok
Bluesfan1978 wrote: ↑11 Jan 2026 09:18 am
I thought he had a strong game last night. Kept it simple. There’s other D I much more concerned about. We’ll have a better idea what Mailloux will develop into next year after he’s had a full season under his belt.
I watched the football game and missed the first half of the game, but he looked fine to me in the period+ I watched. Keep in mind that the OP started this thread right after the third goal for Vegas……the one where Theodore went top shelf with Tucker screening Binnington. Mailloux was on the ice, but on the other side, and he had just shut down a rush from Marner. It was actually a very strong play by Mailloux. I’d almost think someone was trying to stir things up with the disgruntled masses.
People need to quit whining about Mailloux. He looks like a 22-year old defenseman in his first year…..on a terrible team where the forwards don’t play defense and the goaltending has been frequently horrible. So get over the trade and find something new to talk about. I admit I wasn’t crazy about the trade when it first happened, but I think Tim/Pierre is probably right……there is more than meets the eye to this deal. The guy we traded isn’t exactly tearing it up, so people need to quit acting like we traded the next coming of Brett Hull.
Well said Frank.
That's right...I meant to include agreement with you as well in my post above Frank.
Bluesfan1978 wrote: ↑11 Jan 2026 09:18 am
I thought he had a strong game last night. Kept it simple. There’s other D I much more concerned about. We’ll have a better idea what Mailloux will develop into next year after he’s had a full season under his belt.
Mailloux was on the ice, but on the other side, and he had just shut down a rush from Marner. It was actually a very strong play by Mailloux. I’d almost think someone was trying to stir things up with the disgruntled masses.
I feel like this happens more often than not. Mailloux is doing well enough, having a strong shift, then a goal is scored that had nothing to do with him, he takes another -, and someone here says he sucks. Sometimes he does suck. But, I agree with some that we should give him more ice time. Lindstein-Mailloux with 15+ a night in various roles. If you trade Faulk, that's your 2nd pairing. I would be okay with Lindstein-Parayko if Broberg is out a while.
I have no issues with Mailloux at all. He’s gotta learn and this is the opportune time for him. Hoping to see the same with Jiricek next year and I believe he will be here because once we move Faulk, we have no better options.
SameOldBlues wrote: ↑11 Jan 2026 10:30 am
I will say he does look like he’s playin not to make a mistake alot of times instead of playin to his strengths, which I partially blame on coaching.
Totally. I think a good chunk of the team plays that way. He should just play his game, learn from his mistakes and have them reinforce the positives when they occur. No idea if he ends up a top 4, a bottom pair, or a journeyman, but it’s way too early to tell. He has the tools. Let’s see if he csn learn to use them to his highest potential.
a smell of green grass wrote: ↑11 Jan 2026 06:09 am
The Blues personnel that told us that Mailloux was ready when we traded for him should not be in the NHL.
Mailloux was not nearly an unknown to the hockey world. Even most Montreal fans could tell that he wasnt ready. Now most Blues fans say the same thing.
Congrats Blues fans. You know more than Army.
That’s why I don’t believe the story we were told on why they made the move. Our scouts don’t miss this bad. Something happened with Bolduc and they wanted him gone at all costs.
I hope so. Army claiming the Blues always wanted him since the draft kind of goes against that though.
Nah that’s just Army talk. No way the Blues were drafting this kid regardless. Remember he actually sent a memo to all teams pre draft asking them not to draft him because of the situation surrounding him.
The way he handled that entire situation tells me he’s a standup kid and has a good head on his shoulders. Man he was grilled from day one after Montreal drafted him and he stood there and answered all those questions and he had to do it multiple times too.
Bolduc isn’t anything special but i just don’t believe Blues scouts would have seen Mailloux as NHL ready. I feel like that was Army trying to cover up that they just traded a 20 goal guy and he had to have some sort of story as to why.
