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Habs acquire Zack Bolduc for Logan Mailloux

Using area of strength to acquire needed help. If he plays C adequately the return is amazing, otherwise the return is good.
 
I do think LM will pan out as a top 4 dman in the league. But dealing from a position of strength is always good. Just hope it don’t pan out like Sergachev/Drouin deal
 
GEEMAN said:
great fucken trade , Bolduc is a good player who should flourish with more ice time

Perfect trade to compliment the top 9 and replace the vets who are gone

Traded from a position of strength and both players needed a change

A local kid as well , great job Hugo
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Hard to play against. Really complementary fit, and young. Good trade.
 
Corey Pronman: Bolduc had a very positive season, following up a so-so first pro campaign by making the Blues and helping them win games. Bolduc’s always had impressive talent, which is why he was a mid-first-round pick. He’s a strong skater with very good hands and offensive IQ and a big-time shot from range. The issues in his game have always been without the puck. I don’t think that’s his calling card by any means, but he showed notable improvement this season in particular by getting to the inside more and not being afraid of contact. The steps he’s taken this season have him looking like a clear middle-six wing.

Mailloux had another great year in the AHL, being a top player for Laval. Mailloux has an exciting toolkit. He’s a big right-shot defenseman who skates well and has legit skill. On his best shifts when he’s carrying the puck up ice, or launching a bomb from the point, he looks like a top-four defenseman in the NHL. With his reach, feet and some physicality, he’s a solid enough defender too. Mailloux’s biggest issue is his hockey sense. He makes iffy decisions with and without the puck and it could hold him back from being a legit big-minute defenseman in the NHL. His talent is good enough that he should be a regular NHLer.

Overall, I have Bolduc rated slightly higher. Mailloux plays a more premium position and is toolsier, and while neither is a perfect player, the holes in Mailloux’s game are slightly more glaring. This move makes sense for Montreal in light of the Noah Dobson deal and being able to procure a quality young player is ideal. From the Blues’ perspective, they’ve drafted a lot of wingers high, including just a few days ago, and I understand the dice roll on a talented defenseman. I’m sure they are hoping in some way they are selling high on Bolduc given his very up-and-down play in recent years.

Canadiens grade: B+
Blues grade: B-
 
LM is going to be a good top 4 dman imo. But right now, for the Habs, this is absolutely a great move. Bolduc is looking like a solid middle 6 guy and if he can play center, this is huge. Might turn into the 2C we needed.
 
CH1 said:
I like the trade. Bolduc and Dach will fight to see which one is #2 or #3C…..Mailloux would just whiter in Laval
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I’m not sure Bolduc can handle center. Play away from puck is very Dachesque
 
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