Professional
With the conclusion of his major junior career, Bolduc joined the Blues organization via their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, to begin the 2023–24 season. [10] Appearing in 48 games with the Thunderbirds, he scored eight goals and tallied 23 points before being recalled by St. Louis on February 20, 2024. [11] Two days later, he made his NHL debut against the New York Islanders, [12] followed by his first career NHL goal in a 6–1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on February 24, being his 21st birthday. [13] Bolduc's first multi-point effort came with a goal and an assist in a 5–2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on April 10. [14] With his team eliminated from playoff contention, he was one of three players reassigned to Springfield, capping his rookie season at five goals and nine points across 25 games for the Blues. [15]
Securing a full-time NHL roster spot at the onset of the 2024–25 season, [16] Bolduc had a breakout performance, scoring 19 goals and 17 assists in 72 games, including a stretch where he lead all rookies in goals following completion of the league sanctioned 4 Nations Face-Off tournament held in mid-February 2025. [17] [18] On July 1, 2025, Bolduc was traded by the Blues to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for defenceman Logan Mailloux. [19]
