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Trudeau, 20, has been a bright spot on the back end for head coach Jean-François Houle's contingent during his rookie campaign, making the most of every chance to put his skills on display.
The QMJHL product, who played three seasons with the Charlottetown Islanders before turning pro, couldn't be happier with the way things have played out over the last six months.
"Signing with the Canadiens in October was a big confidence boost and a good way to start. Before that, I wasn't sure where I'd play or what would happen, but knowing I'd begin the year with the Rocket was special," said Trudeau, a fourth-round selection (113th overall) of Montreal in 2021. "I really expected my season to be more about learning and playing less games, but there were a lot of injuries, so I had a bigger role and I seized the opportunity."
The numbers speak for themselves. Trudeau is among the club's most productive blueliners with six goals and 25 points in 55 games, and he continues to impress night after night.
Transitioning to the professional ranks is always a challenge, but the Varennes, QC native has made steady progress.
"I've evolved a lot since last fall, just in terms of my confidence, my skating ability, and especially in the gym. I took a big step this season physically. We're in the gym every day. That makes a big difference," explained Trudeau. "On the ice, my mobility has also really improved because we do a lot of technical work as defensemen."