Major Revelation For Controversial Prospect Logan Mailloux

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Tyler Ball
August 17, 2023 (2:09 PM)

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Logan Mailloux has been a part of the Montreal Canadiens prospect pool since being selected in the 2021 NHL Draft. In a press conference on Tuesday Montreal Canadiens General Manager Kent Hughes spoke on Mailloux and dropped some new information.

Kent Hughes Speaks On Mailloux

In a press conference following the trade of Jeff Petry to Detroit Hughes spoke to the media. During the session, Hughes gave an update on Mailloux's progress in a return to NHL eligibility.

"An indication that Montreal Canadiens' organization defenseman Logan Mailloux is gradually approaching the professional ranks, he met with National Hockey League (NHL) commissioner Gary Bettman in July, and a decision is expected regarding the continuation of his career." - TVA Sports

According to Renaud Lavoie Mailloux was supposed to meet with Commissioner Gary Bettman in July to discuss a potential reinstatement path. A separate source said that for this meeting to happen it would have to be requested by the Canadiens organization.

During his press conference, Kent Hughes confirmed that the meeting between Bettman and Mailloux did in fact happen. However, no other information or ruling has been made from Bettman or the league.

What's Next For The Canadiens And Mailloux

We learned a couple of key things from this announcement.

First, according to one report the Montreal Canadiens had to have requested this meeting with Bettman. This potentially means that they see Mailloux in their roster in the near future.

Second, this means that Mailloux is making progress in his return to eligibility. While he has not been reinstated so far the situation will likely continue to develop heading into the 2023-24 season.