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LW Maxime Comtois (2017, 50th, ANA)

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Tryamkin said:
He only made the team cause of the injuries. When some come back before his 9 games are up, he’s one of the first ones gone unless he shows a higher level of skating that I haven’t seen from him yet.
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He had the least ice time (albeit it doesn`t mean that much since the ice times were pretty even among forwards). He will probably be better off with another year in the Q (by the 9 game mark Ritchie might be signed maybe so he can slot in the Comtois current spot). But looks like this guy will gonna be good, may I remind he is still 19 until start of January so he is still eligible for WJCs.
 
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Kalv said:
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He had the least ice time (albeit it doesn`t mean that much since the ice times were pretty even among forwards). He will probably be better off with another year in the Q (by the 9 game mark Ritchie might be signed maybe so he can slot in the Comtois current spot). But looks like this guy will gonna be good, may I remind he is still 19 until start of January so he is still eligible for WJCs.
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I don't think another year in the Q would be very beneficial to Comtois. AHL if it was allowed sure, but I doubt we see him play in another league but the NHL again. He's young but wingers with his skill set don't need as much seasoning as a comparable center. Just wait till this kid adds a couple lbs and confidence. Has the potential to be a legit 1st line talent.
 
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I don't think another year in the Q would be very beneficial to Comtois. AHL if it was allowed sure, but I doubt we see him play in another league but the NHL again. He's young but wingers with his skill set don't need as much seasoning as a comparable center. Just wait till this kid adds a couple lbs and confidence. Has the potential to be a legit 1st line talent.
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I mean he's already 6'2 207lbs so I don't think he needs to worry about size. He looks NHL ready to me after watching his preseason and first game. I wouldn't be surprised if he sticks around longer than Terry or Steel.
 
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Montournado said:
I don't think another year in the Q would be very beneficial to Comtois. AHL if it was allowed sure, but I doubt we see him play in another league but the NHL again. He's young but wingers with his skill set don't need as much seasoning as a comparable center. Just wait till this kid adds a couple lbs and confidence. Has the potential to be a legit 1st line talent.
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I think it depends on where he's going to slot on a fully healthy Ducks team. If he's still going to get regular scoring line reps in the NHL, sure. But if he ends up skating 9 minutes a night on the 4th line with no special teams duties, going back to the Q might be better. In the Q he'll be a shoo-in for PP1 and 1st line assignments, helping him continue to refine his offensive instincts. Practicing with the NHL team is great, but it's no replacement for game experience in offensive situations.
 
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Tryamkin said:
He only made the team cause of the injuries. When some come back before his 9 games are up, he’s one of the first ones gone unless he shows a higher level of skating that I haven’t seen from him yet.
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2 goals, both showed nhl level skating
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I think it depends on where he's going to slot on a fully healthy Ducks team. If he's still going to get regular scoring line reps in the NHL, sure. But if he ends up skating 9 minutes a night on the 4th line with no special teams duties, going back to the Q might be better. In the Q he'll be a shoo-in for PP1 and 1st line assignments, helping him continue to refine his offensive instincts. Practicing with the NHL team is great, but it's no replacement for game experience in offensive situations.
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He's already a more effective power forward than Ritchie, why wouldn't they keep him in Anaheim in a middle six power forward role? Put Ritchie on the 4th line or trade his rights to a team that doesn't yet realize he won't be an effective top 6 forward in the NHL....
 
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Captain Clutch said:
He's already a more effective power forward than Ritchie, why wouldn't they keep him in Anaheim in a middle six power forward role? Put Ritchie on the 4th line or trade his rights to a team that doesn't yet realize he won't be an effective top 6 forward in the NHL....
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Great point. It's early but Comtois' early performance is showing why it can sometimes be dangerous to hold out. Ritchie not being there, basically handed Comtois the spot, a spot he might not even have had if Ritchie was there in camp. Again it's early, but I'd rather have Comtois in my middle 6 than Ritchie.
 
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Captain Clutch said:
He's already a more effective power forward than Ritchie, why wouldn't they keep him in Anaheim in a middle six power forward role? Put Ritchie on the 4th line or trade his rights to a team that doesn't yet realize he won't be an effective top 6 forward in the NHL....
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They're missing a lot more than Ritchie right now. The Ducks also have Perry, Kesler, Kase, and Eaves on IR right now. Comtois is easily outplaying what most of those guys would be doing right now, but what happens after his first slump of the season? It's a pretty unambiguous fact that once the Ducks get healthy, it will be a lot harder for a lot of players to hang onto their ice time. It's not a unique issue for Comtois, but it's definitely something worth considering.
 
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heusy_79 said:
I don't see it. Comtois is like half a foot taller and really doesn't play a similar style at all from what I've seen.

He reminds me of a young Brandon Saad in terms of style. Similar trajectory to this point too.
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I think either Brandon Saad or Andrew Ladd (before he got washed up) is a good comparison
 
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Was this guy drafted with a pick from the Andersen deal?

Ducks are great drafting and developing team but they seem to hit even more on picks that originally belonged to the leafs.
 
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hamzarocks said:
Was this guy drafted with a pick from the Andersen deal?

Ducks are great drafting and developing team but they seem to hit even more on picks that originally belonged to the leafs.
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No, but that pick was Sam Steel (I’m 99% sure). Another awesome pick who by all accounts has already looked really promising as Anaheim’s 2C/3C (depending who you ask), despite not putting up any points just yet.
 
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