Logan Mailloux is a polarizing prospect. Obviously, his past works against him, but the fact that he’s a player who doesn’t exactly take care of his defense is also an aspect to consider.
In London, in junior, we could see that sometimes he didn’t fold up totally effectively. But because he helped his club score – and win – more often than not, it was easier to get by.
But now Logan Mailloux is in the pros and the Rocket aren’t off to a great start. As a result, the spotlight is on him a little more under the circumstances.
And let’s just say it’s not all good news.
He still has a long way to go.
This quote comes from Jean-François Houle. The Laval Rocket driver made such comments about Logan Mailloux not because he’s not doing anything right, but because he has things to work on.
RDS journalist Nicolas Landry reports.
Logan Mailloux has a -9 differential after 7 games in Laval. #Habs
J.-F. Houle: “He still has a lot of mileage to do”.
Mailloux: “Sometimes it’s my fault, sometimes it’s not”.
We looked into it with @Sportlogiq ‘s numbers 👇 https://t.co/j1vkyRne6I
– Nicolas Landry (@NicLandryRDS) November 1, 2023
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The Rocket coach loves the potential of Mailloux and the other youngsters, but he doesn’t like to see his club so unaccountable for its efforts during games.
It’s to be expected with a young club, but still: Houle believes that youth can’t excuse everything.
That’s what it means to have a young team in training. So, yes, it’s rock and roll , and it’s going to be for a while yet. – Jean-François Houle
Right now, Mailloux’s -9 differential, with two points (two goals) in seven games, speaks volumes. I know differential isn’t the ultimate statistic, but when you’ve got the club’s worst, it’s a sign.
The defender knows he’s not perfect. He’s willing to take some of the blame, but he also knows he’s not 100% to blame either, since he knows he’s not the only one who deserves to be criticized.
If you look at these goals more closely, sometimes it’s my fault, sometimes it’s not. – Logan Mailloux
According to data compiled by Sportlogiq, Mailloux has been unlucky in some respects. He knows, however, that he has to work hard in the NHL to achieve his goals.
He can’t deny it, of course.
When the Canadiens’ training camp ended, we learned that he was in the CH’s plans for this season. But for that to happen, he’ll have to improve his game without the puck.
After all, doesn’t Martin St-Louis say that most field hockey is played without the puck?
In brief
– Really?
Dreger on Sportscentre says maybe the Sens look internally for a GM replacement, names AGM Ryan Bowness as a potential candidate.
– NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) November 1, 2023
– Mike Matheson earns praise from his former NCAA head coach.
Mike Matheson: “We didn’t know how well he could adjust in the NHL“https://t.co/c4hfMqRQaB
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) November 1, 2023
– It’s a nice gesture.
Flyers will be using blue stick tape during warmups tonight against the Sabres to show support for those affected by the mass shooting in Maine last month. The sticks will be autographed and auctioned off, with proceeds benefitting the Lewiston Strong Fund. pic.twitter.com/LyuAs5To5c
– Adam Kimelman (@NHLAdamK) November 1, 2023
– Well done.
The WHL announced today the adoption of mandatory neck guard protection for all players, effective Friday, November 3. pic.twitter.com/wqRoqkCMb0
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) November 1, 2023
– It’s not all bad news.
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS – Pierre Dorion is done in Ottawa, but one of his last moves as GM looks like a home run. @MeghanChayka on Jake Sanderson’s game from an analytics perspective to show why $8M a year could be a steal for the Sens’ sophomore stud: https://t.co/t6Irj1Pdhg
– TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) November 1, 2023