In a move that has sent ripples through the hockey world, the Montreal Canadiens have made a bold statement about their ambitions for the future. With the recent acquisition of Zachary Bolduc from the St. Louis Blues, excitement and speculation are swirling among fans and analysts alike.

The trade, which saw promising defenseman Logan Mailloux head to St. Louis, has already sparked intense debate, but it’s the words of Canadiens Vice President of Hockey Operations, Jeff Gorton, that have truly set the stage for what could be a transformative chapter in Montreal.

Gorton’s glowing assessment of Bolduc’s potential has fueled anticipation across the city, as supporters wonder just how high this young forward can soar in a Canadiens uniform. With Bolduc’s impressive scoring ability and the promise of dynamic chemistry alongside teammates like Kirby Dach and Ivan Demidov, the possibilities seem endless.

As the new season approaches, all eyes are on Montreal, eager to see if this high-profile addition will be the spark that propels the Canadiens back into the spotlight.

Apr 5, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Zack Bolduc (76) reacts after scoring against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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At the beginning of the month, Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens announced an intriguing acquisition from the St. Louis Blues. In exchange for young defenseman Logan Mailloux, the Habs acquired forward Zachary Bolduc.

For the first time, in the past few hours, Montreal Canadiens Vice President of Hockey Operations Jeff Gorton has commented on the trade.

And to say the least, he’s very excited about acquiring a strong forward capable of scoring big goals like Zachary Bolduc.

Addition of Zachary Bolduc: A Successful Acquisition for the Montreal Canadiens, According to Jeff Gorton

He shared some interesting comments.

While appearing on the Basu and Godin podcast, Gorton was clear.

“We know he can score, we know his talent, If he grows, gets stronger, and becomes even more complete, he’ll be unstoppable.”

– Jeff Gorton

Arpon Basu mentioned it in his article, but Canadiens management is very happy with their acquisition.

It’s no wonder St. Louis Blues fans were upset following the trade.

We can’t wait to see what Bolduc will accomplish in Montreal. On a second line with Kirby Dach and Ivan Demidov, the results could be very exciting.

Quietly, Zachary Bolduc recorded 14 points in 19 games-including nine goals-during the final quarter of the 2024-2025 season.

Is that a sign of what’s to come?

Can’t wait for September!