Canadiens release statement on surprise 31st pick of Logan Mailloux
The Montreal Canadiens have pulled off arguably the biggest surprise of the draft — drafting a player who informed all 32 teams that he didn’t want to be drafted.
Logan Mailloux, who last week informed teams publicly that he wished not to be drafted this year, was taken 31st overall by the Canadiens tonight.
Mailloux was charged in Sweden for taking and distributing an offensive photo without consent during a consensual sexual encounter last November.
As a result, multiple teams placed the London Knights defenseman on their “do not draft” list. Shortly after the original report from Daily Faceoff was published, Mailloux put out the following statement on social media:
— Logan Mailloux (@loganmailloux_) July 20, 2021
As a result, the pick sent shockwaves through the hockey world.
The Canadiens released the following statement minutes after drafting Mailloux:
By drafting prospect Logan Mailloux with the 31st overall pick, the Montreal Canadiens organization not only selected a promising hockey player, but also a young man who recently admitted to making a serious mistake. The Canadiens are aware of the situation and by no means minimize the severity of Logan’s actions. Logan understands the impact of his actions. His recent public statement is a genuine acknowledgement of his poor behaviour and the first step on his personal journey.
We are making a commitment to accompany Logan on his journey by providing him with the tools to mature and the necessary support to guide him in his development. We are also committed to raising awareness among our players about the repercussions of their actions on the lives of others.
You can read Daily Faceoff’s original report, with full details of the investigation here.
Mailloux will speak to the media Saturday morning.