The Montreal Canadiens have brought in multiple new players this off-season, and forward Zack Bolduc is undoubtedly among the most notable. The Canadiens acquired Bolduc from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for defenseman Logan Mailloux last month. With this, Montreal and St. Louis swapped two 2021 first-round picks in one of the most intriguing trades of the summer. 

There is no question that Mailloux has the potential to become a nice part of the Blues' defensive group, as he is a promising prospect who should give them a much-needed boost on the right side of their blueline. However, the Canadiens bringing in a forward like Bolduc for him undoubtedly has the potential to benefit them immensely, as he has the tools to blossom into a very impactful NHL forward.

Bolduc already took a notable step forward in his development this past season for the Blues, as he set new career highs with 19 goals, 17 assists, 36 points, and 108 hits in 72 games. With numbers like these, he has shown that he can produce solid offense at the NHL level, and he should only improve as he continues to gain more experience. 

Bolduc has the potential to become a big piece of the Canadiens' roster. When looking at their current group, he should have a real shot of playing in their top six and on their power play. Thus, he could end up being a significant part of their group moving forward, especially if he continues to trend in the right direction.

Nevertheless, it is going to be very interesting to see what kind of season Bolduc can put together for the Canadiens from here. 

Canadiens Veteran Is Big Player To WatchThe Montreal Canadiens are one of the NHL's most intriguing teams, as they have several promising young players who have the potential to become big parts of their future. However, they also have some veterans on their roster to watch in 2025-26, and forward Brendan Gallagher is certainly one of them.