Logan Mailloux
{{Short description|Canadian ice hockey player (born 2003)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2024}}
{{Infobox ice hockey biography
| name = Logan Mailloux
| image = 20240204 AHL Skills Competition (53508767067) (cropped).jpg
| image_size = 200px
| caption = Mailloux with the Laval Rocket in 2024
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|4|15}}
| birth_place = Windsor, Ontario, Canada
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lb = 212
| position = Defence
| shoots = Right
| league = NHL
| team = Montreal Canadiens
| prospect_league = AHL
| prospect_team = Laval Rocket
| draft = 31st overall
| draft_year = 2021
| draft_team = Montreal Canadiens
| career_start = 2023
}}
Logan Mailloux (born April 15, 2003) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman for the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the first round, 31st overall, by the Canadiens in the 2021 NHL entry draft under controversial circumstances.
Playing career
=Early years=
As a youth, Mailloux played with the Toronto Marlboros of the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) and participated in the OHL Cup during his midget year, earning selection to the tournament All-Star team.{{cite web| url = https://chl.ca/ohlcup/2019-gatorade-ohl-cup-all-star-team/| title= 2019 Gatorade OHL Cup All-Star Team|publisher=Ontario Hockey League|date=March 19, 2019|access-date = February 26, 2025|via=CHL.ca|last=Sweetland|first=Josh}}
=Junior=
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 in North America. For his efforts, he earned a number of Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) awards, including both rookie of the year and defensive player of the year honours.{{Cite web|title=WESTERN CONFERENCE AWARDS|url=https://www.gojhl.ca/western-conference-awards|last=Payton|first=Pat|date=March 17, 2020|publisher=Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League|access-date=February 26, 2025}} Mailloux also appeared in four games with the Knights during that year's OHL season.{{cite web |title=London Nationals defenceman Logan Mailloux named one of OHA’s top prospects|url=https://nationals.gojhl.ca/london-nationals-defenceman-logan-mailloux-named-one-of-ohas-top-prospects|publisher=Ontario Hockey Association|date=June 2, 2020|access-date=February 26, 2025}}
With the OHL's pandemic hiatus halting 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.{{Cite web|title=I know I caused a lot of harm: Habs draft pick Logan Mailloux apologizes for sharing sexually explicit photos without consent|url=https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/i-know-i-caused-a-lot-of-harm-habs-draft-pick-logan-mailloux-apologizes-for-sharing-sexually-explicit-photos-without-consent-1.5521894|last=Rowe|first=Daniel|date=July 28, 2021|website=CTV News}}
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.{{Cite web|title=Canadiens take Logan Mailloux despite defamation charge|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/canadiens-take-logan-mailloux-nhl-draft-despite-defamation-charge/|date=July 23, 2021|website=Sportsnet|agency=The Canadian Press}} 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.{{Cite web|date=July 27, 2021|title=Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 'deeply disappointed' after Canadiens drafted Logan Mailloux|url=https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/prime-minister-justin-trudeau-deeply-disappointed-after-canadiens-drafted-logan-mailloux-1.5524738|last=Rowe|first=Daniel J.|access-date=July 27, 2021|website=CTV News}}{{Cite web|title=Trudeau 'deeply disappointed' after Habs draft Logan Mailloux despite sexual image charge|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/8063075/justin-trudeau-montreal-canadens-draft-logan-mailloux/|last=Connolly|first=Amanda|date=July 27, 2021|website=Global News}} Isabelle Charest, Quebec's Minister for the Status of Women, expressed that she was also surprised and disappointed by the pick.{{Cite web|title=Politicians, advocates denounce Montreal Canadiens' controversial Logan Mailloux draft pick - Montreal|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/8058891/montreal-canadiens-controversial-logan-mailloux-draft-pick/|date=July 25, 2021|access-date=July 27, 2021|last=Maratta|first=Alessia Simona|website=Global News}} 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.{{cite news |last=Molson |first=Geoff |title=A letter from Geoff Molson |url=https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/a-letter-from-geoff-molson/c-325826382 |access-date=July 29, 2021 |publisher=Montreal Canadiens |via=NHL.com|date=July 28, 2021}}
On September 2, 2021, the OHL announced that Mailloux had been suspended due to the foregoing incident in Sweden. He was subsequently reinstated by the league on January 1, 2022.{{Cite web |title=OHL Announces Disciplinary Action |url=https://chl.ca/ohl/ohl-announces-disciplinary-action-090221/|date=September 2, 2021 |publisher=Ontario Hockey League |via=CHL.ca |access-date=November 21, 2024}} Mailloux played twelve games, managing three goals and six assists, before injuring his shoulder in a fight. The injury required surgery and brought his season to a premature end.{{cite web|url=https://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/nhl/hockey-inside-out/logan-mailloux-still-recovering-from-shoulder-surgery|title=Logan Mailloux still recovering from shoulder surgery|last=Hickey|first=Pat|newspaper=Montreal Gazette|date=September 6, 2022|access-date=June 2, 2023}}
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.{{cite web| url = https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/three-year-entry-level-contract-for-logan-mailloux/c-336078722 | title = Three-year, entry-level contract for Logan Mailloux | publisher = Montreal Canadiens|via=NHL.com | date = October 5, 2022 | access-date = January 27, 2023}} 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."{{cite web|url=https://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/nhl/hockey-inside-out/canadiens-geoff-molson-learned-lesson-after-drafting-logan-mailloux|title=Canadiens' Geoff Molson learned lesson after drafting Logan Mailloux|last=Cowan|first=Stu|newspaper=Montreal Gazette|date=March 31, 2023|access-date=June 2, 2023}} Appearing in 59 regular season games, he recorded 25 goals and 28 assists, the former output being the most for any defenceman that year.{{cite web|url=https://lfpress.com/sports/hockey/junior-hockey/whats-next-for-london-knights-blue-line-star-logan-mailloux|title=What's next for London Knights blue-line star Logan Mailloux?|last=Pyette|first=Ryan|newspaper=The London Free Press|date=May 24, 2023|access-date=June 2, 2023}} Mailloux earned praise for both his on-ice play and leadership qualities.{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/4379228/2023/04/04/canadiens-prospect-logan-mailloux-film-breakdown/|title=Canadiens prospect Logan Mailloux has showcased his talent on the ice and the work he has left|last=Godin|first=Marc Antoine|website=The Athletic|date=April 4, 2023|access-date=June 2, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://lfpress.com/sports/hockey/junior-hockey/logan-mailloux-overcomes-adversity-to-become-leader-on-london-knights|title=In Logan Mailloux, London Knights find on-ice leader after adversity|last=Pyette|first=Ryan|newspaper=The London Free Press|date=February 3, 2023|access-date=June 2, 2023}} He was subsequently named to the OHL Second All-Star Team.{{cite web|url=https://chl.ca/ohl/ohl-announces-2022-23-all-star-and-all-rookie-teams/|title=OHL Announces 2022-23 All-Star and All-Rookie Teams|via=CHL.ca|publisher=Ontario Hockey League|date=June 2, 2023|access-date=November 21, 2024}} Qualifying for the ensuing playoffs, the Knights reached the OHL Finals, but were ultimately defeated by the Peterborough Petes in six games.{{cite web|url=https://lfpress.com/sports/local-sports/live-ohl-finals-game-6-london-knights-vs-peterborough-petes|title=OHL Finals: Peterborough Petes clinch title with Game 6 win over London|last=Pyette|first=Ryan|newspaper=The London Free Press|date=May 21, 2023|access-date=June 2, 2023}} For his part, Mailloux recorded 24 points across 21 playoff games, setting a team record for a defenceman in a single postseason.{{cite tweet|user=LondonKnights|number=1662095757141331968|date=May 26, 2023|access-date=March 3, 2025|title=Historic playoff run for Logan Mailloux.
@CanadiensMTL {{!}} #GoHabsGo}} 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."
=Professional=
Following a meeting with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, Mailloux was declared eligible to play in the NHL.{{cite web|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/canadiens-prospect-logan-mailloux-has-eligibility-restored-to-play-in-nhl/|title=Canadiens prospect Logan Mailloux has eligibility restored to play in NHL|website=Sportsnet|date=August 23, 2023|access-date=October 3, 2023}} He participated in the Canadiens' training camp in September 2023. On October 3, the Canadiens assigned him to the Laval Rocket, the team's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate.{{cite web|url=https://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/nhl/hockey-inside-out/canadiens-send-defenceman-logan-mailloux-to-ahls-laval-rocket|title=Canadiens send defenceman Logan Mailloux to AHL's Laval Rocket|last=Cowan|first=Stu|newspaper=Montreal Gazette|date=October 3, 2023|access-date=October 3, 2023}} Early assessments of his performance praised his offensive acumen, while suggesting that defensive responsibility would be an area for improvement to make the NHL.{{cite web|url=https://montrealhockeynow.com/2023/10/03/montreal-canadiens-prospect-logan-mailloux-tale-of-two-hockey-players-habs-scouting-report-prospects-rocket-habs/|title=Canadiens Prospect Logan Mailloux: A Tale Of Two Hockey Players|last=Bernard|first=Franck|website=Montreal Hockey Now|date=October 3, 2023|access-date=October 3, 2023}} In January 2024, he was named the team's representative for the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic.{{cite web|url= https://www.rocketlaval.com/en/communique-en/2024-all-star-classic-roster/ |title= 2024 All-Star Classic roster |publisher= Laval Rocket |date= January 10, 2024 |access-date= January 10, 2024}} Mailloux finished the season with 14 goals and 33 assists in 72 games played, and was named to the league's All-Rookie Team in recognition of his achievements.{{cite web| url = https://theahl.com/2023-24-ahl-all-rookie-team | title = 2023-24 All-Rookie Team named | publisher=American Hockey League | date = April 17, 2024 | access-date = April 17, 2024 }}
File:Logan Mailloux 2024-09-28.jpg
On April 15, 2024, Mailloux was recalled by the Canadiens prior to their final game of the 2023–24 NHL season.{{cite tweet|user=CanadiensMTL|number=1780057681534857286|date=April 15, 2024|access-date=November 21, 2024|title=Les Canadiens ont rappelé le défenseur Logan Mailloux du Rocket de Laval.
The Canadiens have recalled defenseman Logan Mailloux from the Laval Rocket.
#GoHabsGo}} The following day, he made his NHL debut in a 5–4 shootout loss versus the Detroit Red Wings, registering an assist on a goal scored by Alex Newhook.{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/det-mtl-game-recap-apr-16|title=DET@MTL: Game recap|publisher= Montreal Canadiens |via=NHL.com |date=April 16, 2024|access-date = April 17, 2024}} After the Canadiens failed to qualify for the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs, Mailloux was one of four players reassigned to Laval to end the season.{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/canadiens-reassign-four-players-to-laval-apr-17 |title=Canadiens reassign four players to Laval |publisher=Montreal Canadiens |via=NHL.com |date=April 17, 2024 |access-date=September 17, 2024}}
On October 7, 2024, Mailloux was again reassigned to the Rocket to begin the 2024–25 season.{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/canadiens-send-seven-players-to-laval-rocket-october-7|title=Canadiens send seven players to Laval Rocket|publisher=Montreal Canadiens |via=NHL.com |date=October 7, 2024 |access-date=October 7, 2024}} However, after fellow defenceman Kaiden Guhle suffered an injury in a game on October 17, Mailloux was subsequently recalled by the Canadiens,{{cite web|title=Canadiens recall defenceman Logan Mailloux from AHL Laval|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/canadiens-recall-defenceman-logan-mailloux-from-ahl-laval/|website=Sportsnet|agency=The Canadian Press|date=October 18, 2024|access-date=October 20, 2024}} and drew into the lineup on October 19, where he recorded his first NHL career goal in a 4–3 shootout loss to the New York Islanders.{{cite web|title=MTL@NYI: Game recap|url=https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/mtl-nyi-game-recap-oct-19-2024|via=NHL.com|publisher=Montreal Canadiens|date=October 19, 2024|access-date=October 20, 2024}} After posting three points (1G, 2A) through five games, Mailloux was returned to the AHL ranks on October 30.{{cite web|title=Logan Mailloux loaned to Laval Rocket|url=https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/logan-mailloux-loaned-to-laval-rocket-oct-30|via=NHL.com|publisher=Montreal Canadiens|date=October 30, 2024|access-date=December 12, 2024}} In January 2025, Mailloux was named to the annual All-Star Classic for the second time in his career.{{cite web|title=Rosters announced for 2025 AHL All-Star Classic|url=https://theahl.com/news/rosters-2025-ahl-all-star-classic|publisher=American Hockey League|date=January 8, 2025|access-date=February 26, 2025}}
Career statistics
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| bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! rowspan="101" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! colspan="5"|Regular season ! rowspan="101" bgcolor="#ffffff"| ! colspan="5"|Playoffs | ||||||||
| bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! Season ! Team ! League ! GP !! G !! A !! Pts !! PIM | ||||||||
| 2018–19
| Toronto Marlboros | GTHL | 32 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 24
| — | — | — | — | — |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2019–20 | GOJHL | 48 | 18 | 50 | 68 | 94
| 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 24 |
| 2019–20
| OHL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2
| — | — | — | — | — |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2020–21 Hockeyettan season|2020–21 | SK Lejon | Div.1 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 32
| — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021–22
| London Knights | OHL | 12 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 13
| — | — | — | — | — |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2022–23 | London Knights | OHL | 59 | 25 | 28 | 53 | 77
| 21 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 45 |
| 2023–24
| AHL | 72 | 14 | 33 | 47 | 91
| — | — | — | — | — |
| bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 2023–24 | NHL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0
| — | — | — | — | — |
| bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan="3"|NHL totals ! 1 !! 0 !! 1 !! 1 !! 0 ! — !! — !! — !! — !! — |
Awards and honours
| class="wikitable"
! Award ! Year ! Ref |
| colspan="3"|GTHL |
|---|
| Top Prospects Game
| 2018 |
| OHL Cup All-Star Team
| 2019 |
| colspan="3"|GOJHL |
| Phibbs Incorporated Award
| 2020 |
| Roy Bruhlman Memorial Award
| 2020 |
| Southland Insurance Award
| 2020 |
| Western First All-Star Team
| 2020 |
| Western Rookie All-Star Team
| 2020 |
| colspan="3"|OHA |
| Top Prospect Award
| 2020 |
| colspan="3"|OHL |
| Second All-Star Team
| 2023 |
| colspan="3"|AHL |
| All-Star Game |
| All-Rookie Team
| 2024 |
References
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External links
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