Trade speculation is heating up in Montreal as the future of promising young defenseman Logan Mailloux takes center stage. Over the past several weeks, Mailloux’s name has been at the heart of swirling rumors, with insiders suggesting that Canadiens’ management is carefully weighing their options.

While general manager Kent Hughes appears open to entertaining offers, there’s a clear sense that the team is in no rush to move their talented blueliner—unless the right deal comes along. According to respected sources, including Marco D’Amico, the Canadiens would only consider parting ways with Mailloux if it meant landing a coveted top-six center in return.

This high standard for any potential trade underscores just how highly the organization values Mailloux’s rare combination of size, skill, and upside. As the NHL Draft approaches and speculation intensifies, all eyes are on Montreal to see whether they’ll make a blockbuster move or keep faith in one of their most intriguing young assets.

Oct 1, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Logan Mailloux (24) looks on against the Ottawa Senators during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

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The name Logan Mailloux has been seriously circulating in trade rumors over the past few weeks.

Everything indicates that Kent Hughes is indeed listening to offers for his young defenseman, and that’s exactly what was recently discussed by the excellent Marco D’Amico.

In his opinion, the Canadiens would only trade Mailloux under one condition.

Logan Mailloux Would Only Be Traded for a Top-Six Center

According to Marco D’Amico, who recently appeared on TSN 690, the Canadiens would only trade Mailloux if they received a top-six center in return.

It wouldn’t necessarily be a one-for-one trade either, of course, but Mailloux could be included in that type of deal.

So it’s clear the Canadiens are not in any rush to move Mailloux.

Kent Hughes seems open to trading Mailloux, but he’s also completely comfortable with keeping him.

At 22 years old, Logan Mailloux is a big right-shot defenseman, standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 213 pounds.

There’s no doubt he has an intriguing profile.

The Canadiens’ 31st overall pick in 2021 recorded 33 points in 63 games this season with the Laval Rocket (adding 6 points in 13 playoff games), and he has 5 points in 8 NHL games.

If Mailloux does end up being traded, it feels like it would happen within the next two weeks, during the 2025 NHL Draft.