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    Permanent Trade Proposal Thread

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    1 hour ago, WildTurkeyXX said:

    You conveniently left out two 1st round picks. 

    Which were history before the draft and Bolduc trade. 

    You dont believe every report with folks saying Hughes has been trying hard to swing a deal for a centre, he couldnt and turned attention to simply an upgrade at wing. 

    You dont think was a hole for a #1 RH-d that needed addressed? 

    Not anywhere have i seen noted St Louis got the better player in that trade.

    Commandant already listed assets still available.

    Reinbacher seems had already passed Mailloux (safer to play at NHL level) on depth chart.

     

     

     

     

    Mailloux traded to STL for Zachary Bolduc

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    Canadiens' trade for Bolduc another building block towards contention - Sportsnet.ca

     

    BROSSARD, Que.— The broadcast featured Jeff Gorton as an NHL Network panelist, breaking down the attributes of prospects in real-time as they were being drafted into the NHL just four months before he formally accepted the job he currently occupies as executive vice-president of hockey operations for the Montreal Canadiens. 

    It was when Zachary Bolduc was taken 16th overall by the St. Louis Blues that the former GM of the New York Rangers perked up a bit.


    “Beautiful skater, lots of talent here,” Gorton started. “He played with (2020 first-overall pick of the New York Rangers Alexis) Lafreniere (in junior), scored 30 goals as a 16-year-old, so he’s been on the map a little bit. Maybe a little bit undersized. But as he gets a little bigger and stronger, he can be a real top-six player for somebody.”

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    Mailloux traded to STL for Zachary Bolduc

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    Boldy! Another simple nickname.

    A March write up on him.

    Zack Bolduc suits the Blues well: ‘Really developing into an all-around NHL player’ - The Athletic

    Zack Bolduc suits the Blues well: ‘Really developing into an all-around NHL player’

     

    "From being a healthy scratch to being heavy on the forecheck, Bolduc’s process is taking shape. He scored his 12th goal of the season and was promoted to the Blues’ top line in their 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.

     

    But what’s more important than Bolduc’s offense, which includes 25 points in 56 games, is why he’s scoring and why Montgomery gave him a prime assignment: the smart plays, the physicality and the defensive responsibility that has made him a legitimate factor in the team turning its season around."

     

     

    Mailloux traded to STL for Zachary Bolduc

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    Seems an up and coming winger.

    (Who has a better shot Bolduc or Heineman?)

     

    NHL trade grades: Canadiens and Blues swap intriguing prospects - The Athletic

     

    Corey Pronman: "Bolduc had a very positive season, following up a so-so first pro campaign by making the Blues and helping them win games. Bolduc’s always had impressive talent, which is why he was a mid-first-round pick. He’s a strong skater with very good hands and offensive IQ and a big-time shot from range...."

    Mailloux traded to STL for Zachary Bolduc

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    Zachary Bolduc – DobberProspects

     

    Fantasy Summary
    Goalscoring winger with a heavy shot. He plays a physical game and has an ease at causing turnovers.

    Observations
    June 2025 – Hockey insiders keep stating that Bolduc is potentially a secondary scorer with middle-six upside. Bolduc is already showing that – so maybe there’s more to it. In his first full NHL season he posted a point every two games, seeing secondary PP time and moving up and down the lineup. But at the end of the season, he had 14 points in 19 games, saw a huge uptick in PP time and had nine PPPts. It was a glimpse of his potential, so maybe he’ll be closer to a second-line player as opposed to a third liner. His metrics indicate a responsible two-way player who still needs a bit of sheltering. His 70.6% PP IPP indicates that he could also be leaned on for PP production. – Dobber

     

    February 2024 – After being called up by the Blues on February 20th, Bolduc played in his first NHL game against his former QMJHL coach, Patrick Roy. In 9:57 of ice time, Bolduc had somewhat of a quiet debut, managing only one shot on goal. Despite the team’s 4-0 win, his expected goals for percentage was a disappointing 18%. However, despite this incredibly small sample size in his first NHL game, there will surely be plenty of time for Bolduc to prove his value to the Blues. Cedrick Blais-Turcotte

     

    December 2023 – For a player in his first season in the AHL, Bolduc has been great. In 22 games, he has four goals and six assists for 10 points. The month of November has been particularly good for him, with seven points in 11 games. The shoot-first mentality forward has been maintaining this trend in the AHL with an average of 2.14 shots per game. If he continues at this pace, we could see him in the NHL earlier than we anticipated. Cedrick Blais-Turcotte

     

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    Non-Rocket Habs Prospect tracker

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    Alexander Zharovsky Opens Up On Canadiens Draft, Demidov And Next Steps

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    “Right after the draft, the Canadiens’ head scout for Russia, Nikolai Bobrov, reached out and told me the team believes in me and is counting on me.”

    Zharovsky said he had multiple interviews with the Canadiens, including one just days before the draft in Miami. “We talked again there. I probably shouldn’t share everything, but it went well. When they called the second time and asked more detailed questions, that’s when I felt things were getting serious,” he said. “My English isn’t great. I handled some conversations on my own, but needed a translator with a few teams. Sometimes I understood them, sometimes I didn’t.”
    Source: https://rg.org/news/hockey/alexander-zharovsky-opens-up-canadiens-draft-demidov-next-steps

     

     

    2025-26 projected lineup discussion

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    I didnt know his defense sucked.

    Evaluating Mikael Granlund’s potential fit with Canadiens

     

    One that appears to be a good fit for a club hoping to improve is Mikael Granlund. The 33-year-old centreman had two productive seasons with the noncompetitive San Jose Sharks before being traded to the Dallas Stars at the trade deadline. He followed up a 60-point season in 2023-24 with a 66-point year (in 83 games played), and contributed 10 points (5G, 5A) during the Stars’ post-season run.

     

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    Permanent Rumour Thread

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    Would wings, pens, sharks have a top six forward they would part with for a Matheson, or maybe Mailloux-package?

     

    Detroit Red Wings
    Top-four defenseman
    The Red Wings have two young defense pillars in Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson, but could really use another veteran in the top four to insulate them. Last year, Ben Chiarot and youngster Albert Johansson did that job most nights. While Detroit can likely get away with running it back on one of those two pairings, they should really push to upgrade at least one of those two spots. — Max Bultman

    Pittsburgh Penguins
    Defensemen
    The addition of Connor Clifton helps the Penguins’ depth, but still, the left side very much remains a problem for the defense corps moving forward. — Josh Yohe

    San Jose Sharks
    Major upgrades for the defense
    Here is what GM Mike Grier recently said on the team’s needs: “You watched the games, right? We got a lot of work to do up here.” Yeah, the Sharks can use more help everywhere. No place more so than the blue line and Grier knows he’s got to start improving it. There is plenty of money to spend. He’ll also scour the market for a goalie to pair with talented but young Yaroslav Askarov. — Eric Stephens

    What’s every NHL team’s biggest need ahead of 2025 free agency? - The Athletic

     

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