Habs prospect Logan Mailloux helps London to big win in return from suspension

Montreal Canadiens prospect Logan Mailloux made his 2021-22 debut for the London Knights on Friday night. Mailloux was suspended indefinitely by the Ontario Hockey League in September after being convicted for taking and distributing a sexual photo without consent while playing in Sweden.

The 18-year-old was reinstated by the OHL late last week and in a statement, the league said:

"Since the time of suspension, with the support of the London Knights, Logan Mailloux has participated in therapy and counselling with Dr. Lindsey Forbes, and a personal development plan under the leadership of Wendy Glover. Ms. Glover is a London-based, experienced holistic athlete development practitioner, academic and personal development advisor, teacher and member of the Ontario School Counsellors Association.

The player's Personal Development Plan has included weekly meetings, ongoing completion of certifications, and reflections of concepts explored. Some of the certifications and programs available to athletes that he completed were Respect in Sport, Mental Health in Sport, Sport Media, Ethics in Sport, Diversity and Inclusion, Sport Psychology, and Cultural Awareness.

After reviewing the program, speaking with the player and Ms. Glover, and receiving a commitment from the player to continue with his personal development program, the League is satisfied that Logan Mailloux has undertaken the necessary steps and will reinstate him, effective January 1, 2022."

In Mailloux's return on Friday night, the Knights won by a score of 6-1 over the Flint Firebirds. He recorded two assists, his first two career OHL points, had five shots and was a plus-four differential.

+4*— Costa Rontzocos (@Rontzeeez) January 8, 2022

It's still unclear what the Canadiens' plans are for Mailloux as there was a ton of backlash and outrage when they announced his name as their first round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. That backlash was definitely deserved, given what he did over in Sweden and the fact he asked all 32 NHL teams not to draft him in 2021, wanting them to reassess his character and consider him for the 2022 draft.

Mailloux and the Knights will be back in action on Sunday evening against their divisional rivals, the Kitchener Rangers.

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