Insider claims that defenseman Logan Mailloux is one call-up away from never returning to the AHL

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Elias Adaime
October 11, 2024 (10:20)

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On TVA Sports, journalist Renaud Lavoie mentioned that defenseman Logan Mailloux is one call-up away from never returning to the AHL.

Mailloux, who was clearly disappointed after being cut and who envisioned starting the season in Montreal, may well be in his final weeks with the Laval Rocket.

Renaud Lavoie comments on Logan Mailloux's assignment to Laval

See what he said during a special program.

«It's part of the plan [Mailloux's reassignment],» explained the hockey expert. «He knew there was a good chance he'd start the season with the Laval Rocket. I feel like we'll see him again sooner rather than later.»

«He's one call-up away, in my opinion, from never returning to the American Hockey League.»

- Renaud Lavoie

It will be really interesting to follow in the coming weeks or months.

Via the Journal de Quebec: Mailloux is «one call-up away from never returning to the American League,» according to Renaud Lavoie.

And in your opinion, is this Mailloux's last assignment to Laval?

At 21 years old, Mailloux is a 6-foot-3, 220-pound right-handed defenseman. He was the Canadiens' 31st overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft (first round) and recorded 47 points in 72 games last season with the Laval Rocket.

He also added one point in one game with the Montreal Canadiens. The young player is very talented, and his career is just beginning