
But that doesn’t mean the Habs didn’t like him.
Rob Ramage spoke to the media today and praised Mailloux as a player – and as a person off the ice.
The Director of Player Development gave him the thumbs up… and also told reporters there that he’s keen to take care of Mailloux over there.
Rob Ramage and Francis Bouillon address the media at the conclusion of the Canadiens’ Development Camp
Rob Ramage and Francis Bouillon address the media to wrap up Canadiens Development Camp#GoHabsGo https://t.co/wFOxYy01Hj
– Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 3, 2025
That’s why, in Rob Ramage’s eyes, Mailloux is a good kid.
And that’s why Ramage wishes him the best… and why he’d like to keep talking to him, so as not to lose the relationship they’ve built up over the years.
Remember, this isn’t the first time we’ve heard Rob Ramage sing the defenseman’s praises either.
He’s loved his skills on the ice for a long time, and I imagine he was a little disappointed to see him go in a trade – even if it did allow the Canadiens to add a talented player in Zachary Bolduc.
But hey. In the NHL, anything can happen…
Overtime
– It goes without saying.
“He meant a lot to me.
Easton Cowan wishes fellow London Knight and mentor Mitch Marner well in Vegas. https://t.co/jYkP04Gl48– David Alter (@dalter) July 3, 2025
– The Jets say bye to Nikolaj Ehlers, who’s off to play in Carolina.
From first round pick to the highest-scoring Danish player in NHL history, and all the countless memories in between.
Thank you for everything, Fly. All the best in Carolina. pic.twitter.com/j3URM4aVSx
– Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) July 3, 2025
– Love it.
Short of a win, the Québécois had some kind words.
https://t.co/oUD1c1nifs
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) July 3, 2025
– Good news for the Jays.
Max Scherzer throwing off the Rogers Centre bullpen mound this afternoon. #Bluejays pic.twitter.com/T6ErcIBVqB
– Rob Longley (@longleysunsport) July 3, 2025