Confirmed Signing with Link: [CAR] F Max Comtois signs with the Hurricanes (1 year, $775k, two-way) - placed on waivers

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[Grasshopperking]

It starts

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Just looked up his stats, what’s his deal? Averaged a good amount of points and couldn’t secure an NHL contract till now?

 

[cptjeff]

The first domino falls!

 

[Henry Miller]

Just looked up his stats, what’s his deal? Averaged a good amount of points and couldn’t secure an NHL contract till now?

His name was often mentioned in relation to *ahem*…something. There was a lot of smoke so either he is owed a massive apology or he may be getting subpoenaed

 

[lwvs84]

Just looked up his stats, what’s his deal? Averaged a good amount of points and couldn’t secure an NHL contract till now?

With the Ducks, it was a combination of things. The first year he played roller all summer and came in to camp in good shape with good hands and a simple game (get to the soft spots and wait for a pass). He had a good, quick release so it worked with Lundestrom (defensive C that did the hard work) and Rakell (good offensive forward).

He started coming in to camp out of shape and his game changed after, not as much going to the areas that worked (or unable to get there fast enough maybe). He also had bad luck (I think) the year after his good year with injuries and Covid and never got going. After that, every time he started to look good it felt like he got scratched or demoted. Not sure if there were behind the scenes issues.

 

[Bruce Granville]

His name was often mentioned in relation to *ahem*…something. There was a lot of smoke so either he is owed a massive apology or he may be getting subpoenaed

Exactly.
I guess all teams wanted to wait if he is linked closer to the incident…
He wasn‘t exactly great but this for sure cost him a buck or two…

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

Just looked up his stats, what’s his deal? Averaged a good amount of points and couldn’t secure an NHL contract till now?

Alleged to be involved in Carter Hart's excellent adventure, but was never truly confirmed or denied.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

One of the laziest players I've watched. Maybe he's motivated now seeing he's not going to be able to coast in the league and get his paydays.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

Intriguing. Canes have had some pro scouting Ws recently, generating some solid NHL role players from initial AHL contracts (Noesen, Chatfield).

EDIT: Meant to say two-way contracts that saw them start in the AHL initially. Spaced out for a moment.

 

[Henry Miller]

Exactly.
I guess all teams wanted to wait if he is linked closer to the incident…
He wasn‘t exactly great but this for sure cost him a buck or two…

I wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up testifying as a witness. If I’m remembering correctly there were like 3 players who made vague statements who weren’t charged; my hunch is that they are witnesses. Obviously people can lie but other players stressed that they weren’t involved in that room in any way

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

With Springfield and Colorado in the playoff picture, canes just building some forward depth

 

[Three On Zero]

Have had an irrational hatred for this guy ever since he botched the world jrs in Vancouver.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

Intriguing. Canes have had some pro scouting Ws recently, generating some solid NHL role players from initial AHL contracts (Noesen, Chatfield).

Not entirely accurate as both these guys were on nhl deals. They just started their time in our organization in the ahl. The one miss that really stings is Forsling.

Have had an irrational hatred for this guy ever since he botched the world jrs in Vancouver.

At least you can admit that hating on something a teenager did in a game is irrational.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

You’re right. Spaced out for a moment. I was trying to say that they started in the AHL.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Alleged to be involved in Carter Hart's excellent adventure, but was never truly confirmed or denied.

Probably one of the eight/not one of the five.

Will they let him stay with the Wolves on loan?

 

[Petey But Really Jim]

 

[DFAC]

Great movie

As for Comtois - he seems like someone who had it going and everything just kinda fell apart rather quickly. Have to wonder if its related to the WJC case

 

[Petey But Really Jim]

Great movie

As for Comtois - he seems like someone who had it going and everything just kinda fell apart rather quickly. Have to wonder if its related to the WJC case

People was all pumped up for Dark Knight all year in 2008. July 18. It delivered. July 25 Step Brothers comes out of thin air and is just as good a contribution in hindsight to the film world.

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

People was all pumped up for Dark Knight all year in 2008. July 18. It delivered. July 25 Step Brothers comes out of thin air and is just as good a contribution in hindsight to the film world.

Uhhhh yeah sure don't really know how that ties into anything but absolutely.

 

[Petey But Really Jim]

Uhhhh yeah sure don't really know how that ties into anything but absolutely.

I'm having a conversation with a guy. If ya see the previous messages ya see how we got there.

 

[elitepete]

Was hoping the Canucks would sign him. Solid youngish depth player with potential.

 

[ponder]

I wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up testifying as a witness. If I’m remembering correctly there were like 3 players who made vague statements who weren’t charged; my hunch is that they are witnesses. Obviously people can lie but other players stressed that they weren’t involved in that room in any way

But Comtois DID say he wasn’t involved in any way. His statement from almost 2 years ago:



Randoms on the internet were accusing him because he couldn’t get an NHL contract, assuming teams knew something we didn’t. But he was a very borderline NHLer, likely just wasn’t quite good enough to get a deal in the offseason. Now that charges have been laid, and he wasn’t charged, the Comtois stuff should really be put to rest.

 

[hangman005]

One of the laziest players I've watched. Maybe he's motivated now seeing he's not going to be able to coast in the league and get his paydays.

Really says something if he can't crack that Vegas lineup.... I'm constantly calling this team lazy.

 

[Lempo]

I'm having a conversation with a guy. If ya see the previous messages ya see how we got there.

This forum business is difficult!

But Comtois DID say he wasn’t involved in any way. His statement from almost 2 years ago

Involved in the act of abuse. The specific wording may suggest he may have been present in a non-active role.

But I'm not one to speculate.