The Canadiens have announced the call-up of defenseman Logan Mailloux from AHL Laval to fill an open spot on their 23-man roster. This comes on the heels of an unfortunate spate of injuries, with top defenseman Mike Matheson sidelined due to an upper-body injury sustained in last night’s loss to the Kings, and Kaiden Guhle listed as day-to-day with a similar ailment.
Mailloux, a promising 21-year-old blue-liner, made quite an entrance into the NHL during his debut at the tail end of last season. In a face-off against the Red Wings, he tallied an assist and boasted a +1 rating, along with two shots on goal, all within a substantial 21 minutes of ice time.
This performance capped off an impressive inaugural season in professional hockey, where he played all 72 games for the Laval Rocket. Leading the Rocket’s defensemen in scoring, Mailloux amassed 14 goals and 33 assists, totaling 47 points—a feat that earned him a well-deserved spot on the league’s All-Rookie Team.
Standing 6’3”, the Ontario native honed his skills with the OHL’s London Knights. His journey took an unexpected turn during his draft year when he played for Sweden’s SK Lejon due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was there that he faced legal issues, being charged and fined for defamation and criminal photography related to sending explicit photos without consent.
Despite the controversy, Mailloux was selected by the Canadiens as the 31st overall pick in the 2021 draft, after requesting to be left out. After spending most of his post-draft year dealing with a suspension tied to the charges, he returned to OHL London, posting an impressive 53 points in 59 games and leading league defensemen with 25 goals.
Turning back to the immediate situation, Matheson, aged 30, awaits further evaluation today. The dynamic defender has contributed three assists in Montreal’s opening five games this season.
Last year, he made significant strides with an eye-catching 62-point season, doubling his previous bests and firmly establishing himself as an offensive powerhouse on the top defensive pairing for the Canadiens. Clocking in 25:33 of ice time per game, Matheson ranked third in the league.
If neither Matheson nor Guhle is able to suit up, Mailloux is poised to step into the lineup against the Islanders, ready to bring his energetic style of play to the Canadiens once more. With his combination of size, skill, and determination, Mailloux might just be the spark the Canadiens’ defense needs amidst these injury challenges.
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