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Montreal Canadiens: Three Players Who Will Stand Out At Rookie Tournament

By Tyler Major-Mcnicol

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 28: David Reinbacher speaks to the media after being selected by the Montréal Canadiens with the fifth overall pick during round one of the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena on June 28, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 28: David Reinbacher speaks to the media after being selected by the Montréal Canadiens with the fifth overall pick during round one of the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena on June 28, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) /
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WINDSOR, ONTARIO – MARCH 02: Defenceman Logan Mailloux. (Photo by Dennis Pajot/Getty Images)
WINDSOR, ONTARIO – MARCH 02: Defenceman Logan Mailloux. (Photo by Dennis Pajot/Getty Images) /

Logan Mailloux

Unlike Reinbacher, Logan Mailloux has an impressive offensive toolkit, and his defensive zone play has grown over the past year, and rounded his out his game on both sides of the puck. He is big and physical, and at 6’3″ and 212 lbs he enjoys playing the body to separate the puck from the opposition or using his lengthy, smart defensive stick to disrupt plays.

He might never be a defensive stud, but he will make up for it with his strong playmaking and heavy, accurate shot, which he loves to use.

Having met the requirements to be able to play professionally, Mailloux should be one of, if not the top defender during the rookie games, and his physical traits look to be right at par with NHLers.

While he did lose some time due to his suspension, and the OHL season being cancelled because of COVID-19, he looked dominant during the Canadiens post-draft rookie festivities. His trademark strong skating and long reach stood out, and he will look to flash his dynamic offensive skills for the Habs brass.

With a bit of experience playing professionally overseas in Sweden, Mailloux should have a bit of a leg up on the competition. Another checkmark on his resume is his experience from playing big minutes for the Hunter brothers in London during the playoffs, specifically in penalty killing and important defensive roles.

Given his past, and the fact that he renounced himself from his draft year, Bergevin’s stubbornness could end up being a huge bonus for the Canadiens, as he looks to be a solid option for a future role on the Canadiens defence, specifically in the top four.

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