Blues Extend Logan Mailloux’s Contract for One Year
The St. Louis Blues made a significant move by extending defenseman Logan Mailloux’s contract for one year. This contract carries a cap hit of $850,000. Mailloux is currently in the last year of his three-year entry-level deal, which he signed in 2022.
Details of Logan Mailloux’s Contract Extension
Mailloux’s initial entry-level contract had an annual cap hit of $875,000. It was slated to slide due to his time in the QMJHL, delaying his NHL progression. This new one-year contract ensures he will not become a restricted free agent yet, though projections suggested he might secure a three-year deal at the same salary rate.
Characteristics of the New Contract
- Type: One-way contract
- Annual Cap Hit: $850,000
- First one-way deal in his career
As a one-way contract, if Mailloux is placed in the AHL, his salary remains the same. To date, he has recorded one goal and one assist in 31 games, marking his first full-time role in the NHL.
Performance Metrics
Despite his participation, Mailloux’s defensive performance has been a cause for concern. He currently has a 5v5 regularized adjusted plus-minus of 0.162, ranking among the lower performers in terms of expected goals against per 60 minutes.
Transaction History
Mailloux was acquired by the Blues during the first day of free agency in 2025, in exchange for forward Zac Bolduc. This strategic move has set the stage for the upcoming seasons as the Blues plan future contracts.
Future Outlook for the Blues
With this contract extension, the Blues have six out of seven defensemen secured through next season. Only Matthew Kessel remains unextended. Looking ahead, the Blues will need to consider re-signing Mailloux, along with Justin Faulk and Tyler Tucker, after next season.
Heading into the 2026 offseason, the Blues are projected to have approximately $19 million in salary cap space. They face the challenge of addressing contracts for 10 unrestricted free agents and eight restricted free agents, including noteworthy names like Dylan Holloway and Oskar Sundqvist.
