These days, we often hear Logan Mailloux’s name in trade rumours surrounding the Montreal Canadiens [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens], and there’s a reason for that; he’s got a great trade value. If anyone needed further proof, they only have to turn to Wednesday’s announcement by the AHL, where the Habs’ prospect was named to the league’s Top Prospect Team. While Mailloux had a less productive year offensively with 12 goals and 21 assists for 33 points, down from 14 goals and 33 assists for 47 points in the previous campaign, the blueliner became a more complete player this season. Often criticized for his defensive game, the rearguard focused on it this season and brought up his plus-minus rating, going from minus-eight in 2023-24 to plus-five in 2024-25. Canadiens: Hutson Finished Ninth In James Norris Trophy Voting [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/latest-news/canadiens-hutson-finished-ninth-in-james-norris-trophy-voting] Canadiens: Alex Newhook Will Have A Special Saint-Jean-Baptiste [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/latest-news/canadiens-alex-newhook-will-have-a-special-saint-jean-baptiste] Could The Canadiens Accomplish a Rare Feat Next Season? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/latest-news/could-the-canadiens-accomplish-a-rare-feat-next-season] The AHL hockey operations department determines the Top Prospect Team in conjunction with AHL general managers. The team comprises three forwards, two defensemen, and one goaltender. The players who are part of the select group are those who are projected to be the best future NHL players. To be eligible for selection, players must have been 22 years old or younger on the first day of the regular season and must have played at least 36 regular-season games in the AHL (meaning David Reinbacher wasn’t eligible having only played 10 games this season) and no more than 30 regular-season games in the NHL. The other players who were named to the Team alongside Mailloux were goaltender Jet Greaves, who’s inspired play down the stretch almost allowed the Columbus Blue Jackets [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets] to make the playoffs, defenseman Scott Morrow (a Carolina Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes] prospect), forward Dalibor Dvorsky (a St. Louis Blues [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/st-louis-blues] prospect), forward Konsta Helenius (a Buffalo Sabres [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres] prospect) and forward Bradly Nadeau (another Carolina prospect). After two full seasons of pro hockey in the AHL, Mailloux will no doubt be looking to take the next step when training camp rolls around. David Savard’s retirement left a hole in the Canadiens’ defense corps, and the 22-year-old would like to fill it. Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canadiens stories, analysis, breaking news, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwo-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen], never to miss a story. Follow Karine on X @KarineHains [https://x.com/KarineHains] Bluesky @karinehains.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/karinehains.bsky.social] and Threads @karinehains [https://www.threads.net/@karinehains]. Bookmark The Hockey News Canadiens' page [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/] for all the news and happenings around the Canadiens.
