Logan Mailloux
Born (2003-04-15) April 15, 2003
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 212 lb (96 kg; 15 st 2 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team (P)
Cur. team		 Montreal Canadiens
Laval Rocket (AHL)
NHL Draft 31st overall, 2021
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2021–present

Logan Mailloux (born April 15, 2003) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman for the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL), as a prospect to the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). Mailloux was drafted 31st overall by the Canadiens in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft under controversial circumstances.[1]

Playing career

In the 2019–20 season, Mailloux played primarily for the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) London Knights' Junior B affiliate, the London Nationals, scoring 18 goals and 50 assists in a 48-game season that was prematurely shortened by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was enough to secure rookie of the year and defensive player of the year honours for the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League. He also appeared in four games with the Knights in the OHL season, but did not record any points.

With the OHL's pandemic hiatus halting would have been the 2020–21 season, Mailloux was loaned to SK Lejon in the Swedish Hockeyettan, where he registered 15 points in 19 games. While in Sweden, Mailloux received a 14,300 Swedish krona fine (approximately $1,640.00 USD or $2,000.00 CAD, at the time) for secretly taking photos of a young woman while they were engaged in a sexual act. He then shared the images, and the identity of the woman, with members of his hockey team.[2]

Prior to the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Mailloux renounced himself from the draft, stating that he did not want to be drafted, and wanted to focus on his reconciliation and growth. Despite this, the Montreal Canadiens selected Mailloux with their first-round selection, 31st overall.[3][1][4] The decision to draft Mailloux proved to be immensely controversial, attracting criticism from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a lifelong Canadiens fan, who announced that he was "deeply disappointed" by the team and characterized the selection as demonstrating a lack of judgment.[5][6] Isabelle Charest, Quebec's Minister for the Status of Women, expressed that she was also surprised and disappointed by the pick.[7] On July 28, the Canadiens announced that Mailloux would not be invited to participate in the team's rookie or main training camp, and that they would "reassess" whether or not he was ready to join the organization later in the year.[8]

On September 2, 2021 the Ontario Hockey League announced that Mailloux had been suspended due to the incident in Sweden. He was reinstated by the OHL on January 1, 2022.[9] Mailloux played twelve games, managing three goals and six assists, before injuring his shoulder in a fight and bringing his season to a premature end.[10]

Prior to the commencement of the 2022–23 OHL season, Mailloux was signed by the Canadiens to a three-year, entry-level contract on October 5, 2022.[11] Team owner Geoff Molson would later characterize him as "a good kid who made a big mistake and we’re going to help him along and we’ll see how it all turns out."[12] Appearing in 59 regular season games, he recorded 25 goals and 28 assists, the former the most for any OHL defenceman in that year.[13] Mailloux earned praise for both on-ice play and leadership qualities.[14][15] He was subsequently named to the OHL Second All-Star Team.[16] Qualifying to the playoffs, the Knights reached the OHL Finals, but were defeated by the Peterborough Petes in six games.[17] Mailloux recorded 24 points in 21 playoff games, setting a team record for a defenceman in a single postseason. Reflecting on being able to play a full season in the OHL for the first time, he said "I played some games here and have wanted to do that since I was 16. Getting that chance has been pretty special."[13]

Following a meeting with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, Mailloux was declared eligible to play in the NHL.[18] He participated in the Canadiens' training camp in September of 2023. On October 3, the Canadiens assigned him to the Laval Rocket, the team's American Hockey League affiliate.[19] Early assessments of his performance praised his offensive acumen, while suggesting that defensive responsibility would be an area for improvement to make the NHL.[20] He was the team's representative to the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic.[21]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2018–19 Toronto Marlboros GTHL 329112024 —————
2019–20 London Nationals GOJHL 4818506894 522424
2019–20 London Knights OHL 40002 —————
2020–21 SK Lejon Div.1 19781532 —————
2021–22 London Knights OHL 1236913 —————
2022–23 London Knights OHL 5925285377 218162445
OHL totals 7528346292 218162445

Awards and achievements

Award Year Ref
OHL
Second All-Star Team 2023 [16]
AHL
All-Star Game 2024 [21]

References

  1. 1 2 "Logan Mailloux on Elite Prospects". Elite Prospects.
  2. ↑ Rowe, Daniel (July 28, 2021). "I know I caused a lot of harm: Habs draft pick Logan Mailloux apologizes for sharing sexually explicit photos without consent". CTV News.
  3. ↑ "Canadiens take Logan Mailloux despite defamation charge". Sportsnet. The Canadian Press. July 23, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Logan Mailloux Stats and Profile on hockeydb.com". The Internet Hockey Database.
  5. ↑ Rowe, Daniel J. (July 27, 2021). "Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 'deeply disappointed' after Canadiens drafted Logan Mailloux". CTV News. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  6. ↑ Connolly, Amanda (July 27, 2021). "Trudeau 'deeply disappointed' after Habs draft Logan Mailloux despite sexual image charge". Global News.
  7. ↑ Maratta, Alessia Simona. "Politicians, advocates denounce Montreal Canadiens' controversial Logan Mailloux draft pick - Montreal". Global News. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  8. ↑ Molson, Geoff (July 28, 2021). "A letter from Geoff Molson". National Hockey League. Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  9. ↑ "OHL Announces Disciplinary Action". Ontario Hockey League. September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  10. ↑ Hickey, Pat (September 6, 2022). "Logan Mailloux still recovering from shoulder surgery". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Three-year, entry-level contract for Logan Mailloux". Montreal Canadiens. October 5, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  12. ↑ Cowan, Stu (March 31, 2023). "Canadiens' Geoff Molson learned lesson after drafting Logan Mailloux". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  13. 1 2 Pyette, Ryan (May 24, 2023). "What's next for London Knights blue-line star Logan Mailloux?". The London Free Press. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  14. ↑ Godin, Marc Antoine (April 4, 2023). "Canadiens prospect Logan Mailloux has showcased his talent on the ice and the work he has left". The Athletic. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  15. ↑ Pyette, Ryan (February 3, 2023). "In Logan Mailloux, London Knights find on-ice leader after adversity". The London Free Press. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  16. 1 2 "OHL Announces 2022-23 All-Star and All-Rookie Teams". Ontario Hockey League. June 2, 2023. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  17. ↑ Pyette, Ryan (May 21, 2023). "OHL FINALS: Peterborough Petes clinch title with Game 6 win over London". The London Free Press. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Canadiens prospect Logan Mailloux has eligibility restored to play in NHL". Sportsnet. August 23, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  19. ↑ Cowan, Stu (October 3, 2023). "Canadiens send defenceman Logan Mailloux to AHL's Laval Rocket". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  20. ↑ Bernard, Franck (October 3, 2023). "Canadiens Prospect Logan Mailloux: A Tale Of Two Hockey Players". Montreal Hockey Now. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  21. 1 2 "2024 All-Star Classic roster". Laval Rocket. January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
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