Logan Mailloux’s name is suddenly echoing through St. Louis, and not for the reasons anyone expected just a few months ago. Once considered a long shot to make an NHL impact, Mailloux’s journey from Montreal to the Blues has taken a dramatic turn that’s capturing the attention of fans and insiders alike.

The trade that sent him to St. Louis in exchange for forward Zachary Bolduc raised eyebrows across the league, with many doubting the young defenseman’s ability to crack the NHL lineup.

But something remarkable is unfolding in Blues training camp, and it’s forcing everyone to rethink their predictions. Mailloux’s preseason performances have been nothing short of eye-opening, and the whispers about his potential are growing louder with each game. What exactly has changed for this former Canadiens prospect, and how has he managed to flip the script on his career so quickly?

Behind the scenes, St. Louis management is making bold statements about Mailloux’s readiness, and fans are beginning to wonder if they’ve landed a future cornerstone for their defense. Is this just a flash in the pan, or the beginning of a stunning rise? The full story reveals surprising details—and hints at what might come next.

Former Canadiens Logan Mailloux, Milan Lucic and St-Louis Blues Players

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Logan Mailloux continues to impress since his arrival with the St. Louis Blues after his trade from the Montreal Canadiens a few months ago.

When the Montreal Canadiens traded Logan Mailloux to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for forward Zachary Bolduc, everything pointed to Mailloux not being able to break into the NHL.

However, it seems that Mailloux has decided to turn that trade into motivation.

In fact, for those who haven’t followed the situation in St. Louis too closely, since the start of camp he hasn’t stopped impressing. In four preseason games, he already has four assists and a +3 rating.

Blues fans are starting to realize that they may have landed a key player for their future defense.

Doug Armstrong and the Blues already see a player ready for the NHL

Even before camp, general manager Doug Armstrong made comments about Mailloux that made headlines.

“We think he’s NHL ready now. I talked to him, I told him he’ll have the opportunity to have a job now. It’s his job to come into camp and keep it.”

-Doug Armstrong on Logan Mailloux

With what we’ve seen in the preseason games, it seems he was right.

The young defenseman is playing with confidence and seems to have gained maturity.

I honestly believe he is playing like someone who wants to make the Canadiens regret letting him go.

I even think he could force the coaching staff’s hand to start the season in the NHL.

I find it a great story. After everything he has gone through, seeing him succeed elsewhere proves that a change of scenery may have been exactly what he needed.

And if the rest of his career unfolds like his training camp, it won’t be long before we see him shine at the highest level.