Logan Mailloux vs Shane Wright: the Canadiens hit a huge home run by acquiring the young defenseman with the 31st pick

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Elias Edmonson
January 29, 2024 (6:27 PM)

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We probably don't talk about him often enough (and that's going to change), especially because Arber Xhekaj and Lane Hutson are currently attracting a lot of attention, but Logan Mailloux is really impressive.

Logan Mailloux Ties a Record with the Laval Rocket!

What he is accomplishing in the American Hockey League is very special, especially for a young 20-year-old defenseman!

Since Xhekaj's recall to the NHL, Mailloux has not slowed down at all, on the contrary.

He has collected four points in three games and has accumulated (at least) one point in his last 7 games.

Very impressive!

This is actually a record for the Canadiens' organization, and he is on his way to breaking many marks set by a certain P.K. Subban.

The one who will soon be at the American Hockey League All-Star Game is very special offensively and his potential is extremely intriguing.

Moreover, here is a comparison that says a lot.

Forward Shane Wright vs Defenseman Logan Mailloux

Mailloux, A 20-YEAR-OLD DEFENSEMAN, has 28 points in 40 games this season in the AHL (10 goals).

So, 0.7 points per game.

Wright, A 20-YEAR-OLD FORWARD, has 30 points in 38 games this season in the AHL (17 goals).

So, 0.77 points per game.

Remember that Shane Wright is a 4th overall pick who was seen by many as a 1st overall pick.

At the beginning of his junior career, he was seen as a generational talent, having obtained exceptional player status. (he played at 15 years old in the CHL)

Yes, with the 31st overall pick in 2021, the Canadiens seem to have hit a big home run with the young Mailloux. His production is very similar to that of Shane Wright, at the same age.

And let's remember that we are comparing a forward vs a defenseman here.

Solid, Logan!

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