MOCK TRADE: Controversial Canadiens Prospect Logan Mailloux Sent to the Central

Now, in this hypothetical trade scenario, the Canadiens appear to be parting ways with him.

In what turned out to be one of his last acts as the General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens, Marc Bergevin made the contentious decision to draft Logan Mailloux, who had earlier withdrawn himself from the 2021 draft following a serious incident in Sweden.

As Mailloux now graduates from juniors, ready for professional play, he continues to be a subject of contention within the Canadiens organization. A large section of fans are critical of Mailloux for both his off-ice controversies and his on-ice performance.

Given the Canadiens' emphasis on high hockey IQ, which Mailloux lacks, the Winnipeg Jets, with their skill-first approach, could be a fitting new home for him.

An important asset that the Jets possess is their 2024 2nd round pick. Should the Canadiens aim to sign a player via an offer sheet this summer, for instance, Alexis Lafreniere from New York, they would need this second-rounder.

This hypothetical trade provides the Jets with a prospect nearer to NHL-ready status, aiding their retooling process.

In this mock trade, the Canadiens would also part with Mike Hoffman at 50% retained salary, potentially bolstering the Jets' goal-scoring capacity.

Who do you believe stands to gain more from this mock trade?