Logan Mailloux: A Controversial Draft Pick
Former Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin's Daring Choice
A Look Back at the 2021 NHL Draft
In the summer of 2021, former Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin made a controversial pick when he selected Logan Mailloux with the 31st overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft. Mailloux was a highly-touted prospect, but his selection was met with significant backlash due to an off-ice incident that occurred the previous year.
In 2020, Mailloux was charged with distributing an explicit photo of a woman without her consent. The incident resulted in him being suspended from the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Despite his suspension, Mailloux was still considered by many to be a top prospect, and his selection by the Canadiens sparked outrage among fans and media alike.
Bergevin defended his decision to draft Mailloux, stating that he had taken responsibility for his actions and was committed to making amends. The Canadiens also announced that Mailloux would not be allowed to join the team until he had completed a series of sensitivity training programs.
Mailloux's draft selection remains a controversial topic, with many arguing that the Canadiens should not have drafted him given his past behavior. However, the Canadiens have stood by their decision, and Mailloux has since been reinstated to the OHL. It remains to be seen whether Mailloux will be able to live up to his potential on the ice, but his off-ice incident will likely continue to follow him for years to come.
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