Former Canadiens Defenseman Logan Mailloux Handed Major Opportunity with Blues

But it's in St. Louis that he will get the chance to prove himself.

According to the latest projections from Daily Faceoff, the 22-year-old defenseman is listed on the Blues' third defensive pairing heading into the 2025-2026 season.

A first-round pick of the Tricolore in 2021, Mailloux has followed an atypical and sometimes controversial path, but his potential has never been in doubt.

With an imposing frame and a bold offensive style of play, he caught attention over the seasons in the AHL with the Laval Rocket, where he had an excellent final campaign.

The trade that sent him to St. Louis surprised some fans, but it could represent a golden opportunity for the young defenseman, especially with the recent departure of Nick Leddy to San Jose, excellent news for Mailloux. In St. Louis, the defensive corps is in transition, and Mailloux could quickly climb the ranks if his performances live up to expectations.

Those who have followed the Blues know: the team splits power play time fairly evenly between the two units. That's good news for Mailloux who, according to DailyFaceoff projections, will skate with Jordan Kyrou, Jake Neighbours, Brayden Schenn, and Justin Faulk on the second unit.

In the long run, St. Louis may very well have found a potential top-4 defenseman, capable of bringing both a physical and offensive dimension to their blue line. For Mailloux, this is a new chapter, far from the Montreal spotlight, but full of promise. Time will tell if he can seize it with consistency and maturity.

Being placed right away on the third pairing demonstrates the trust the Blues' management is putting in him, while also giving him some breathing room to adapt to the NHL pace without excessive pressure.

This is major for Mailloux because earning a roster spot with the Blues gives him his long-awaited NHL breakthrough and a real chance to establish himself in a top-four role.