Concerning release regarding Logan Mailloux and the real reason why he is not in Montreal

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Jim Sullivan
November 26, 2024 (8:32 PM)

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In the last few hours, Joshua Roy's recall to Montreal was confirmed, with Kent Hughes deciding to bring the Quebec forward back from the Laval Rocket.

According to several analysts, including Anthony Marcotte, the farm club's game describer, this recall is fully deserved for Roy.

Marcotte even said he would be surprised to see him back in Laval soon, convinced that the young player has what it takes to establish himself with the big club.

At the same time, Logan Mailloux has also generated a lot of interest since the start of the season thanks to his offensive performances in the AHL.

The 21-year-old defenseman, a first-round pick by the Habs in 2021, has four goals and 13 points in 12 games.

Given his impressive statistics, many believe he also deserves a recall to Montreal. However, recent information qualifies this idea.

Anthony Marcotte provides details on Logan Mailloux's situation

During a recent intervention on BPM Sports, Anthony Marcotte gave details on Mailloux's case. He explained that despite his good numbers, the defenseman does not yet seem ready for a return to the NHL.

"And on this subject, in his morning column today on BPM Sports, Anthony Marcotte said something that struck me while talking about the last days of the Laval Rocket.

The voice of the Rocket is in the opinion that Joshua Roy is very involved and that he takes things in hand and that he does it "a lot more" than a guy like Logan Mailloux, for example." - Charles-Alexis Brisebois

Marcotte mentioned that Mailloux "doesn't take the lead enough," a concerning comment that highlights the aspects of his game that still need work and that the young man has still not improved.

This would explain why he remains in Laval for now.

In comparison, Joshua Roy has been able to improve the weak points of his game, particularly in terms of involvement and consistency, which contributed to his return to the Canadiens' lineup.

For Mailloux, the ball is now in his court: if he wants to get his chance with the Habs this season, he will have to show that he can fill these gaps and take responsibility on the ice.