July 2, 2025
Montreal Canadiens trade Logan Mailloux for Zachary Bolduc, add AHL depth, shore up goaltending depth, and bring Alex Belize back (Episode 1342)
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Montreal Canadiens shake up roster with surprising trade. Is GM Kent Hughes outsmarting the competition? The Habs send Logan Mailloux to St. Louis for Zachary Bolduc in a move that could reshape both players' and teams' futures. We analyze the trade's implications, dissect remaining roster holes, and explore AHL depth signings. We also examine how recent moves fit into the Canadiens' long-term development strategy, particularly for goalie prospect Jacob Fowler. Discover why the Habs' front office is earning praise for their measured approach to free agency. Will their patient strategy pay off in three years? 0:00 Logan Mailloux traded for Zachary Bolduc 5:55 Analyzing Bolduc's fit with the Canadiens 10:10 Hughes still searching for second-line center 17:01 How much rope to give young players? 21:12 Kaapo Kahkonen signing and goalie situation 26:30 AHL signings and strengthening Laval Rocket 29:05 Michael Pezzetta signs with Maple Leafs Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 in Bonus Bets if your first $5 bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.