Mailloux extended

[SameOldBlues]

MR. Cup, aka Stanley, is in the hizzouzeee!

Im still flabbergasted at how much disdain there seems to be with this trade, especially since Bolduc continues to show he’s not the superstar some pretended he was. He STILL may not even be a 20 goal scorer after this season, while people still call him a 20+ goal scorer.

The reason I havent lost any faith in Mailloux is because…he’s STILL only played a whopping 40 nhl games. Has he sucked some nights? You betcha, all rookie Dmen do. Do I wish his offensive numbers were better? Yep, cause I believe he has alot of untapped potential based off the facts of his AHL Allstar numbers, but I also realize he’s bein coached to improve his defense, which he definitely has to improve. But the one or two things I loved about him most havent and wont change…and that’s his SIZE, that cant be taught, and his grit, which will continue to surface more as he becomes more consistent and comfortable.

I get all the doubts about his game, there’s nothing wrong with that and it’s logical to an extent…I just dont get why people dont have any patience while knowing its a process and lettin him go through his growing pains till we know what he ultimately turns out to be. Was everyone this fatalistic when Bolduc was sitting on one goal last year for half the season?

[callitwhatyouwant]

MR. Cup, aka Stanley, is in the hizzouzeee!

Im still flabbergasted at how much disdain there seems to be with this trade, essentially since Bolduc continues to show he’s not the superstar some pretended he was. He STILL may not even be a 20 goal scorer after this season, while people still call him a 20+ goal scorer.

The reason I havent lost any faith in Mailloux is because…he’s STILL only played a whopping 40 nhl games. Has he sucked some nights? You betcha, all rookie Dmen do. Do I wish his offensive numbers were better? Yep, cause I believe he has alot of untapped potential based off the facts of his AHL Allstar numbers, but I also realize he’s bein coached to improve his defense, which he definitely has to improve. But the one or two things I loved about him most havent and wont change…and that’s his SIZE, that cant be taught, and his grit, which will continue to surface more as he becomes more consistent and comfortable.

I get all the doubts about his game, there’s nothing wrong with that and it’s logical to an extent…I just dont get why people dont have any patience while knowing its a process and lettin him go through his growing pains till we know what he ultimately turns out to be. Was everyone this fatalistic when Bolduc was sitting on one goal last year for half the season?

Just to add, there's clearly a system issue with the team this year compared to last year that is causing scoring to become a problem. It could just be that our forwards are that bad, but seeing LM not register offensive numbers isn't that mystifying when Parayko isn't either. Parayko is a 30+ point guy and he is currently on pace for 21. He's done that on bad teams and good teams. The stat last night that I've been shouting to the rooftops was crazy. Blues are 13-3-3 when they score 3 goals. and have 5 wins when 2 or less. Everyone knows you need to get to 3 goals to win. I keep saying, defense doesn't matter 1 iota unless you are consistently getting to 3 goals. The game is being dictated by whether or not we can create offense. Currently, we cannot.

[Bluesfan1978]

Personally I think the scoring issue comes from a team that’s trying too hard not to be scored on. There’s no way this team is confident with Binner this year and Hofer is playing better but he had some pretty bad games. The D I’m sure also have no idea what Hofer is going to do with the puck. Consistent goaltending does wonders for a team’s confidence.

[Jeff Goldblum]

Personally I think the scoring issue comes from a team that’s trying too hard not to be scored on. There’s no way this team is confident with Binner this year and Hofer is playing better but he had some pretty bad games. The D I’m sure also have no idea what Hofer is going to do with the puck. Consistent goaltending does wonders for a team’s confidence.

IMO it has more to do with the coaches telling them to focus more on defense, as has been the case with kyrou over the past year or so. Also, somebody needs to tell them to actually shoot the puck. Loved snuggeruds comment about shooting the puck more because he wants to score more.

[Old_Goat]

Personally I think the scoring issue comes from a team that’s trying too hard not to be scored on. There’s no way this team is confident with Binner this year and Hofer is playing better but he had some pretty bad games. The D I’m sure also have no idea what Hofer is going to do with the puck. Consistent goaltending does wonders for a team’s confidence.

It is kind of interesting when a rookie defenseman is called out for a reason the team's offensive production is sub-standard.
Oh, and by the way, besides size and grit, the boy can definitely skate forward and backward. Although some of his outlet plays and positioning should be improved, his outlet passes are strong and on the TAPE.
And your points above are very good.

[dhsux]

Personally I think the scoring issue comes from a team that’s trying too hard not to be scored on. There’s no way this team is confident with Binner this year and Hofer is playing better but he had some pretty bad games. The D I’m sure also have no idea what Hofer is going to do with the puck. Consistent goaltending does wonders for a team’s confidence.

It is kind of interesting when a rookie defenseman is called out for a reason the team's offensive production is sub-standard.
Oh, and by the way, besides size and grit, the boy can definitely skate forward and backward. Although some of his outlet plays and positioning should be improved, his outlet passes are strong and on the TAPE.
And your points above are very good.

I don't have a stat but what I see is a tremendous shot and a high percent ON GOAL, something this D core lacks.

He's working on the right thing but it may be tamping down one of his strengths.

[dhsux]

While Mailloux has been extended....and for the right value for now.....it will be interesting to see what Bolduc will get from the Habs.

The hype is long gone in Montreal...and a lot of questions from fans on just what they have in Zach.

[TruBlueFan_1970]

While Mailloux has been extended....and for the right value for now.....it will be interesting to see what Bolduc will get from the Habs.

The hype is long gone in Montreal...and a lot of questions from fans on just what they have in Zach.

He's a French-Canadian kid and still only 22 years old. I would bet on a 2-year bridge deal in the $1.75 - 2.0 million range.

[dhsux]

While Mailloux has been extended....and for the right value for now.....it will be interesting to see what Bolduc will get from the Habs.

The hype is long gone in Montreal...and a lot of questions from fans on just what they have in Zach.

He's a French-Canadian kid and still only 22 years old. I would bet on a 2-year bridge deal in the $1.75 - 2.0 million range.

I think you are right for where he's at now.....and he has a big second half season coming up too.

[steve li]

While Mailloux has been extended....and for the right value for now.....it will be interesting to see what Bolduc will get from the Habs.

The hype is long gone in Montreal...and a lot of questions from fans on just what they have in Zach.

*Gasp* Could you mean that Armstrong dealing from a position of strength for a position of need wasn't the worst trade (absolutely totally panic-driven) that he ever made? That maybe the Blues had doubts about Bolduc and knew Mallioux might need some development time? No way.

[moose-and-squirrel]

MR. Cup, aka Stanley, is in the hizzouzeee!

Im still flabbergasted at how much disdain there seems to be with this trade, especially since Bolduc continues to show he’s not the superstar some pretended he was. He STILL may not even be a 20 goal scorer after this season, while people still call him a 20+ goal scorer.

The reason I havent lost any faith in Mailloux is because…he’s STILL only played a whopping 40 nhl games. Has he sucked some nights? You betcha, all rookie Dmen do. Do I wish his offensive numbers were better? Yep, cause I believe he has alot of untapped potential based off the facts of his AHL Allstar numbers, but I also realize he’s bein coached to improve his defense, which he definitely has to improve. But the one or two things I loved about him most havent and wont change…and that’s his SIZE, that cant be taught, and his grit, which will continue to surface more as he becomes more consistent and comfortable.

I get all the doubts about his game, there’s nothing wrong with that and it’s logical to an extent…I just dont get why people dont have any patience while knowing its a process and lettin him go through his growing pains till we know what he ultimately turns out to be. Was everyone this fatalistic when Bolduc was sitting on one goal last year for half the season?

whoa whoa whoa.. what's with all this sensible posting?? you show yourself right out mister

[Cahokanut]

MR. Cup, aka Stanley, is in the hizzouzeee!

Im still flabbergasted at how much disdain there seems to be with this trade, especially since Bolduc continues to show he’s not the superstar some pretended he was. He STILL may not even be a 20 goal scorer after this season, while people still call him a 20+ goal scorer.

The reason I havent lost any faith in Mailloux is because…he’s STILL only played a whopping 40 nhl games. Has he sucked some nights? You betcha, all rookie Dmen do. Do I wish his offensive numbers were better? Yep, cause I believe he has alot of untapped potential based off the facts of his AHL Allstar numbers, but I also realize he’s bein coached to improve his defense, which he definitely has to improve. But the one or two things I loved about him most havent and wont change…and that’s his SIZE, that cant be taught, and his grit, which will continue to surface more as he becomes more consistent and comfortable.

I get all the doubts about his game, there’s nothing wrong with that and it’s logical to an extent…I just dont get why people dont have any patience while knowing its a process and lettin him go through his growing pains till we know what he ultimately turns out to be. Was everyone this fatalistic when Bolduc was sitting on one goal last year for half the season?

I'm still one who knows we got took.

Sure, Bolduc isn't a superstar.
But if you think he wasn't undervalued. I don't think you are serious.


After showing up in Montreal Bolbuc showed real quick he knew how to score a goal. He also showed. He knew how to hit. With the 1st. overall pick(Slagkovsky) and the 5th overall pick(Demidov) already there, known, and skill in, 'to the net hockey. Which one do you place in the bottom six, before the new guy that hits more then anyone else on the team. You don't.

Bolduc is a team player. Proved it here. By saying and doing what every one of our prospect have said and if they want to play does. "I'm working on my defense"
He is playing the game his team needs him to play.

Bolduc has 10 gl, 18pts, 101hits, -10. 13mpg 62% dzs.
Playing behind two elite wingers.

Neighbours has 12 gls, 20pts, 99hits, -12 16mpg 61%ozs
Playing with our top players

[Jeff Goldblum]

MR. Cup, aka Stanley, is in the hizzouzeee!

Im still flabbergasted at how much disdain there seems to be with this trade, especially since Bolduc continues to show he’s not the superstar some pretended he was. He STILL may not even be a 20 goal scorer after this season, while people still call him a 20+ goal scorer.

The reason I havent lost any faith in Mailloux is because…he’s STILL only played a whopping 40 nhl games. Has he sucked some nights? You betcha, all rookie Dmen do. Do I wish his offensive numbers were better? Yep, cause I believe he has alot of untapped potential based off the facts of his AHL Allstar numbers, but I also realize he’s bein coached to improve his defense, which he definitely has to improve. But the one or two things I loved about him most havent and wont change…and that’s his SIZE, that cant be taught, and his grit, which will continue to surface more as he becomes more consistent and comfortable.

I get all the doubts about his game, there’s nothing wrong with that and it’s logical to an extent…I just dont get why people dont have any patience while knowing its a process and lettin him go through his growing pains till we know what he ultimately turns out to be. Was everyone this fatalistic when Bolduc was sitting on one goal last year for half the season?

I'm still one who knows we got took.

Sure, Bolduc isn't a superstar.
But if you think he wasn't undervalued. I don't think you are serious.


After showing up in Montreal Bolbuc showed real quick he knew how to score a goal. He also showed. He knew how to hit. With the 1st. overall pick(Slagkovsky) and the 5th overall pick(Demidov) already there, known, and skill in, 'to the net hockey. Which one do you place in the bottom six, before the new guy that hits more then anyone else on the team. You don't.

Bolduc is a team player. Proved it here. By saying and doing what every one of our prospect have said and if they want to play does. "I'm working on my defense"
He is playing the game his team needs him to play.

Bolduc has 10 gl, 18pts, 101hits, -10. 13mpg 62% dzs.
Playing behind two elite wingers.

Neighbours has 12 gls, 20pts, 99hits, -12 16mpg 61%ozs
Playing with our top players

You're still an idiot.

[DawgDad]

MR. Cup, aka Stanley, is in the hizzouzeee!

Im still flabbergasted at how much disdain there seems to be with this trade, especially since Bolduc continues to show he’s not the superstar some pretended he was. He STILL may not even be a 20 goal scorer after this season, while people still call him a 20+ goal scorer.

The reason I havent lost any faith in Mailloux is because…he’s STILL only played a whopping 40 nhl games. Has he sucked some nights? You betcha, all rookie Dmen do. Do I wish his offensive numbers were better? Yep, cause I believe he has alot of untapped potential based off the facts of his AHL Allstar numbers, but I also realize he’s bein coached to improve his defense, which he definitely has to improve. But the one or two things I loved about him most havent and wont change…and that’s his SIZE, that cant be taught, and his grit, which will continue to surface more as he becomes more consistent and comfortable.

I get all the doubts about his game, there’s nothing wrong with that and it’s logical to an extent…I just dont get why people dont have any patience while knowing its a process and lettin him go through his growing pains till we know what he ultimately turns out to be. Was everyone this fatalistic when Bolduc was sitting on one goal last year for half the season?

I'm still one who knows we got took.

Sure, Bolduc isn't a superstar.
But if you think he wasn't undervalued. I don't think you are serious.


After showing up in Montreal Bolbuc showed real quick he knew how to score a goal. He also showed. He knew how to hit. With the 1st. overall pick(Slagkovsky) and the 5th overall pick(Demidov) already there, known, and skill in, 'to the net hockey. Which one do you place in the bottom six, before the new guy that hits more then anyone else on the team. You don't.

Bolduc is a team player. Proved it here. By saying and doing what every one of our prospect have said and if they want to play does. "I'm working on my defense"
He is playing the game his team needs him to play.

Bolduc has 10 gl, 18pts, 101hits, -10. 13mpg 62% dzs.
Playing behind two elite wingers.

Neighbours has 12 gls, 20pts, 99hits, -12 16mpg 61%ozs
Playing with our top players

You're still an idiot.

Jonaton Berggren 13 gp 3-2-5 +2 14 mpg
The Blues don't miss Bolduc. He'd have to go off perennial all-star to raise an eyebrow. This trade, from our perspective, is all about Mailloux. Right now it appears he is settling in, trending upward defensively.

[dhsux]

MR. Cup, aka Stanley, is in the hizzouzeee!

Im still flabbergasted at how much disdain there seems to be with this trade, especially since Bolduc continues to show he’s not the superstar some pretended he was. He STILL may not even be a 20 goal scorer after this season, while people still call him a 20+ goal scorer.

The reason I havent lost any faith in Mailloux is because…he’s STILL only played a whopping 40 nhl games. Has he sucked some nights? You betcha, all rookie Dmen do. Do I wish his offensive numbers were better? Yep, cause I believe he has alot of untapped potential based off the facts of his AHL Allstar numbers, but I also realize he’s bein coached to improve his defense, which he definitely has to improve. But the one or two things I loved about him most havent and wont change…and that’s his SIZE, that cant be taught, and his grit, which will continue to surface more as he becomes more consistent and comfortable.

I get all the doubts about his game, there’s nothing wrong with that and it’s logical to an extent…I just dont get why people dont have any patience while knowing its a process and lettin him go through his growing pains till we know what he ultimately turns out to be. Was everyone this fatalistic when Bolduc was sitting on one goal last year for half the season?

I'm still one who knows we got took.

Sure, Bolduc isn't a superstar.
But if you think he wasn't undervalued. I don't think you are serious.


After showing up in Montreal Bolbuc showed real quick he knew how to score a goal. He also showed. He knew how to hit. With the 1st. overall pick(Slagkovsky) and the 5th overall pick(Demidov) already there, known, and skill in, 'to the net hockey. Which one do you place in the bottom six, before the new guy that hits more then anyone else on the team. You don't.

Bolduc is a team player. Proved it here. By saying and doing what every one of our prospect have said and if they want to play does. "I'm working on my defense"
He is playing the game his team needs him to play.

Bolduc has 10 gl, 18pts, 101hits, -10. 13mpg 62% dzs.
Playing behind two elite wingers.

Neighbours has 12 gls, 20pts, 99hits, -12 16mpg 61%ozs
Playing with our top players

You're still an idiot.

Jonaton Berggren 13 gp 3-2-5 +2 14 mpg
The Blues don't miss Bolduc. He'd have to go off perennial all-star to raise an eyebrow. This trade, from our perspective, is all about Mailloux. Right now it appears he is settling in, trending upward defensively.

Go ask Montreal if they want Jake or Zach.

Good Lord.

I'm not following him at all but right now more than a few fans are saying he should be sent down to get himself right. He's 22 and a long way to go and I'm no expert but this is a trade I'd do all over again tomorrow based upon what I I'm thinking.

[Lets_Clinch]

There has been a couple defensemen over the years acquired in (fan talk) unpopular trades who actually ended up being great players and fan favorites. Give this some time-the kid has a lot of talent and many young d-men need time to develop and figure it out. He skates so well and effortlessly. He could be a real hammer if he learns the game and puts on a little bit more beef. I think we will end up liking this trade.