Canadiens owner Geoff Molson released a statement Wednesday in the form of a letter to fans regarding his team’s recent selection of defenceman Logan Mailloux at the 2021 NHL Draft.
owner Geoff Molson released a statement Wednesday in the form of a letter to the fans regarding his team’s recent selection of defenceman Logan Mailloux at the 2021 NHL Draft.
Mailloux, 18, was charged in Sweden for distributing without consent a photo of a woman performing a sexual act. He was criminally convicted and fined by Swedish authorities in December. Molson, while acknowledging the pain the victim has had to -- and continues to -- live through, said the Canadiens are"there to support her and her family and respect their privacy." But Molson did not detail how the team has, or will, provide support.“Being drafted into the NHL is an honour and a privilege that no one takes lightly,” Mailloux stated.
Molson also explained the organization will work with local experts to create a comprehensive plan to “educate young men and young women about this serious issue” and “will support and oversee Logan's commitment to becoming a better person.” The scope, specifics and timeline for those plans were not detailed.
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