Canadiens Make Bold Move, Land Zachary Bolduc from the Blues
So, big news in the hockey world today, and especially for Montreal Canadiens fans — the Habs have just pulled off a significant trade. Zachary Bolduc, the promising young forward from the St. Louis Blues, is now officially a member of the Canadiens. In exchange, Montreal is sending defenseman Logan Mailloux to St. Louis. It's a one-for-one deal that has definitely sparked some conversation, and there’s a lot to unpack here.
Let’s start with Bolduc. This kid is coming off a really solid rookie season with the Blues — he played 72 games and tallied 19 goals and 17 assists. That’s 36 points in his first full NHL season, and get this — he finished first in plus/minus differential among all rookies with a +20. That’s a big stat. It shows he wasn’t just producing points; he was making his team better every time he stepped on the ice.
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And maybe the coolest part? He’s a local guy. Born in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Bolduc now gets to play for the team he grew up watching. That kind of connection can’t be understated — we’ve seen players elevate their games when they put on that iconic red, white, and blue jersey. Bolduc himself said, “I grew up watching the Montreal Canadiens, it’s exciting.” You can tell this means a lot to him.
As for Mailloux, he's no slouch either. He had 33 points in 63 games for the Laval Rocket this past AHL season and was considered one of the Canadiens’ top defensive prospects. Drafted 31st overall by Montreal in 2021, he’s been steadily developing and has a lot of upside. That said, the Habs clearly see Bolduc as a better fit for where they’re heading right now.
General Manager Kent Hughes has been busy lately, making several roster moves as the Canadiens look to reshape their core. Bringing in Bolduc is another signal that they’re putting more emphasis on speed, skill, and scoring up front. Combine that with his youth — he’s only 22 — and it’s clear they see him as a piece of their future.
It’s a bold move, and maybe even a risky one, but that’s what it takes if you want to build a contender in today’s NHL. Only time will tell how it pans out, but for now, Canadiens fans can get excited. A homegrown forward with real scoring touch and upside is coming home — and that’s always a storyline worth celebrating.
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