Player Discussion Max Comtois

[Arthuros]

I dunno what's wrong with him, but something's wrong.

 

[Goose of Reason]

I've been watching Comtois since he was a Q rookie and man this is far and away the worst he's ever looked each of the last 6 games have been the worst 6 games of hockey I've ever seen from the guy. Lazy, low percentage plays and he's been glued to the perimeter when his bread and butter is his skill around the net. It seems like his mind isn't on hockey at all. I have no idea what's wrong.

 

[ohcomeonref]

I've been watching Comtois since he was a Q rookie and man this is far and away the worst he's ever looked each of the last 6 games have been the worst 6 games of hockey I've ever seen from the guy. Lazy, low percentage plays and he's been glued to the perimeter when his bread and butter is his skill around the net. It seems like his mind isn't on hockey at all. I have no idea what's wrong.

I thought it would get him going when he got sat for a game, did nothing.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I thought it would get him going when he got sat for a game, did nothing.

He looked kinda motivated that first game back but that died down fast

 

[brakeyawself]

It appears mental.

Could this be a reaction to breaking up a line, for no real reason, that was so successful and showed so much promise last season? Hopefully it doesn't turn into a lack of confidence spiral. A guy lacking in confidence who now perceives he's also lost the confidence of the coach and team, could just deteriorate further. Which is probably worst case scenario.

It would be a giant relief to find out that some physical nagging ailment is occurring. But doesn't seem to be the case.

 

[MMC]

Send him to San Diego for a bit

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

Didn't he get engaged recently?...

Only half joking.

 

[Arthuros]

Incidentally, he has now matched his longest pointless streak from last year at 6 games.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

Didn't Comtois drop severely during his draft year? I thought he was a for sure first rounder and then dropped. maybe consistency is an issue

 

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

Maybe he got wind he was a part of the eichel trade?

I mean if your playing for a team and they are willing to trade you then I could see not wanting to give said team 100% effort

Just speculating

 

[Kalv]

Maybe lack of roller hockey in the offseason? before previous season he played so much, he got criticized

 

[duxfan1101]

Maybe he got wind he was a part of the eichel trade?

I mean if your playing for a team and they are willing to trade you then I could see not wanting to give said team 100% effort

Just speculating

I thought something similar. It's definitely possible.

 

[Ducks in a row]

Now with 0 points and a -8 in 8 games

 

[Trojans86]

Can we stop p***yfooting around and put him back with zegras?

 

[bsu]

Can we stop p***yfooting around and put him back with zegras?

Why would we do that. Might as well put Sam steel with him.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

For at least one or two shifts they need to see if that is what he's been missing (Zegras) and then well that doesn't spark him then send Comtois to SD.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

Maybe he just isn’t that good like everyone thought he was

 

[Hey234]

For at least one or two shifts they need to see if that is what he's been missing (Zegras) and then well that doesn't spark him then send Comtois to SD.

They played him with Zegras last game in the first.... did not help

 

[Leonardo87]

I hate to bash on players but thought of this....

anyway have faith he will turn it around.

 

[mightyquack]

Comtois will be fine, second full season and having a bit of a slump, it happens.

 

[Kalv]

Comtois will be fine, second full season and having a bit of a slump, it happens.

Yeah. I don't think the problem is because lack of effort. He is out there skating hard, hitting, shooting, but he has not looked like hinself. Change of team strategy maybe messed with him and he is just lost out there it seems. But he should come back to score sheet at some point.

 

[Hinterland]

As mentioned in the other thread, his underlaying numbers are good. At 51,7% CF% he's one of just 5 Ducks forwards above 50%. That's despite getting 57,4% defensive zone starts. Fenwick and other advanced stats are even better. Not the greatest fan of them but I don't think he's playing poorly.

 

[Kalv]

As mentioned in the other thread, his underlaying numbers are good. At 51,7% CF% he's one of just 5 Ducks forwards above 50%. That's despite getting 57,4% defensive zone starts. Fenwick and other advanced stats are even better. Not the greatest fan of them but I don't think he's playing poorly.

My eye tests says he is busting his ass as well. He just have to get it together, I think he has somehow went away from his own game a bit. But to me this looks like a growing pain, not a trend.

Out of all our LW's prospects with size in the past 10 years he's still on track to be the clear cut best one.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

He's looked better since being benched, throwing his body around at least. He had a few chances in the last game which was a first this season, first time he's really been dangerous at all. Hopefully he's trending in the right direction--Rakell's gone and Terry's not going to score in every game.

 

[Ducks in a row]

11 games now with 0 points -7