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Doug Armstrong comments on Mailloux, Bolduc trade
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Harold_Melvin
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Re: Doug Armstrong comments on Mailloux, Bolduc trade
Doug's collar is folded over therefore "bad trade".
I have no idea about evaluating prospect talent because I'm just a fan of hockey. But it seems strange that the Blues couldn't get Montreal to add a pick because Bolduc has put up a good season and has qualities that make life hard on the other team. DA called it an "old fashioned hockey trade" but I hope he's playing a bit of chess too.
I have no idea about evaluating prospect talent because I'm just a fan of hockey. But it seems strange that the Blues couldn't get Montreal to add a pick because Bolduc has put up a good season and has qualities that make life hard on the other team. DA called it an "old fashioned hockey trade" but I hope he's playing a bit of chess too.
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Re: Doug Armstrong comments on Mailloux, Bolduc trade
I’m sure it would have gone over better if there was a 2nd coming from Montreal as well.Harold_Melvin wrote: ↑01 Jul 2025 21:08 pm Doug's collar is folded over therefore "bad trade".
I have no idea about evaluating prospect talent because I'm just a fan of hockey. But it seems strange that the Blues couldn't get Montreal to add a pick because Bolduc has put up a good season and has qualities that make life hard on the other team. DA called it an "old fashioned hockey trade" but I hope he's playing a bit of chess too.
Re: Doug Armstrong comments on Mailloux, Bolduc trade
We traded a proven player for a lotto ticket…… Not a smart trade at all
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Re: Doug Armstrong comments on Mailloux, Bolduc trade
Well, Bolduc was not - contrary to belief on this board - a "proven" player. He had hiccups this year. I see this as an even up trade as far as what each player has done as a pro.
Frankly, if Bolduc was a defenseman, he would have been in the "A" too. Defenseman take longer to develop.
I was a fan of Bolduc's playoff for the most part. He took a couple of bone headed penalties in one game, though. Regular season was up and down. I really like Mailloux's tool box. Really impressive reach and from the highlights I've seen he has a good shot and gets it off quick. Also appears to have a great first pass.
Frankly, if Bolduc was a defenseman, he would have been in the "A" too. Defenseman take longer to develop.
I was a fan of Bolduc's playoff for the most part. He took a couple of bone headed penalties in one game, though. Regular season was up and down. I really like Mailloux's tool box. Really impressive reach and from the highlights I've seen he has a good shot and gets it off quick. Also appears to have a great first pass.
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Re: Doug Armstrong comments on Mailloux, Bolduc trade
I really like Bolduc.
I like Snuggerud and Dvorsky more.
It absolutely makes sense to deal from a position of strength.
We needed a nhl ready RD with top 4 potential.
Mailloux fits the bill.
I would be mad if that player profile was being traded all the time for a bag of pucks, but the fact is they aren't.
I like Snuggerud and Dvorsky more.
It absolutely makes sense to deal from a position of strength.
We needed a nhl ready RD with top 4 potential.
Mailloux fits the bill.
I would be mad if that player profile was being traded all the time for a bag of pucks, but the fact is they aren't.