Logan Mailloux Assigned to AHL for Confidence Boost and Development

Logan Mailloux has been assigned to the Springfield Thunderbirds of the American Hockey League by the St. Louis Blues. This move follows a challenging start to his Blues career, where he recorded no points and a team-worst minus-12 rating in nine games, despite a promising preseason. Acquired from the Montreal Canadiens in a July 1 trade, Mailloux's development is viewed as a long-term project by coach Jim Montgomery and general manager Doug Armstrong, not a demotion. The goal is for Mailloux to regain confidence, play significant minutes, and work on both special teams. Teammate Tyler Tucker, who has navigated a similar path, offers support, emphasizing Mailloux's puck-moving ability and playmaking skills, expecting him to return to the NHL soon. Mailloux previously tallied 80 points in 135 AHL games with Laval and has played 17 NHL games overall.