Player Discussion Max Comtois

[AngelDuck]

Ritchie will also be fine imho.

Yeah he just needs to take the offer and get on the ice. We really need him with Perry and kase out. He’s not great but he’s a big upgrade over Ben Streef

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

They must be going by game time instead of shift time. No way five guys have scored faster than 4 seconds ito their shift

Yep. LA Times clarified it.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Maximum Cointoss

 

[70sSanO]

I'm not that high on Ritchie in his current state. I just don't see enough effort and he takes way too many dumb penalties.

I wish someone would sit him down and ingrain into him a Tomas Holmstrom approach and just park in front of the net and not be rooted out. He is strong enough and he has the hands, he just needs the mindset.

John

 

[mightyquack]

Ritchie will also be fine imho.

I think Ritchie will be a solid player when all is said and done and have found it a bit ridiculious some already want to ship him out. I just think Comtois will be the better player when all is said and done.

 

[bumperkisser]

I'm not that high on Ritchie in his current state. I just don't see enough effort and he takes way too many dumb penalties.

I wish someone would sit him down and ingrain into him a Tomas Holmstrom approach and just park in front of the net and not be rooted out. He is strong enough and he has the hands, he just needs the mindset.

John

I'm mostly excited to see him as the offseason rumours seem to be he's really worked on his fitness and getting a bit faster. If ritchie is even half a step faster it could do wonders for his game.

 

[Duck Off]

i'm anxious for Ritchie to sign because Aberg is currently a top 9 forward.

 

[Ducks in a row]

2nd game another goal

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

I cannot put my finger on it, but something tells me that judging from these 2 games, he's already the greatest goal scorer who ever lived.

 

[Kalv]

Comtois has gotten a bit lucky in his goals. Obviously he has shown skating and shot skills that he has, I would also mention IQ as he has been able to put himself into spots to be successful. my point is he will have to get better to maintain his 82 goal pace

I am left with the feeling that he can be much better. He still looks to have room to improve his skating which is already good. Obviously strenght as well albeit it is not his weak aspect too. A lot to be excited for, I hope he will keep on working on those things, he can be special

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Comtois has gotten a bit lucky in his goals. Obviously he has shown skating and shot skills that he has, I would also mention IQ as he has been able to put himself into spots to be successful. my point is he will have to get better to maintain his 82 goal pace

I am left with the feeling that he can be much better. He still looks to have room to improve his skating which is already good. Obviously strenght as well albeit it is not his weak aspect too. A lot to be excited for, I hope he will keep on working on those things, he can be special

I agree with the general sentiment, but I can't figure out which part of his goals you think was lucky.

 

[Vinegar Strokes]

I agree with the general sentiment, but I can't figure out which part of his goals you think was lucky.

I think what Kalv actually means is opportunistic. He's making the most of his opportunities but he's not generating a lot of chances. Though he's one of a few that is actually generating anything, the whole team is a dearth of offensive opportunities.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

I liked the play on the 2 on 1 where he showed some savvy in delaying to back off the D, toe dragged towards the middle and released a dangerous shot that nearly beat Raanta high short side. That's some goal scoring instinct.

 

[Kalv]

I think what Kalv actually means is opportunistic. He's making the most of his opportunities but he's not generating a lot of chances. Though he's one of a few that is actually generating anything, the whole team is a dearth of offensive opportunities.

Yeah you explained better what I tried to imply. Most of the time the goalies would have saved his goals but obviously like in any team sport you have to use the other teams mistakes. Obviously Comtois has a lot of potential and skill but I`m not sure I want him to play full season with Ducks - at leas`t I`m still not sure yet.

But good point about our whole team

 

[Ducks in a row]

Picked up a assist in today's game he played 17:45. So happy to see him produce well so far.

 

[Ducks in a row]

2 goals 3 assists 5 points +1 in 6 games playing 15:25 average per game. Happy to see him doing so well.

 

[bsu]

He ready

 

[Kalv]

How bout dat pass to Silfverberg?


The fall made it look more dramatic but that was a great pass nonetheless

 

[mightyquack]

Chances of Comtois going back to the Q are getting slimmer by the game IMO, granted it's only a matter of time until he goes through a rough patch it looks to me he'd be far better suited to continue playing and learning in the NHL and working his way through that future slump opposed to going down and dominating the Q again.

 

[Kalv]

I`m very divided about what would be best. We have to let him play those 4 more games and see. I guess I can live with both - him going to Q and him staying. There are benefits in boths scenarios but I guess I`m leaning more to him staying up.

I want him to work on some of his physical traits more. As strong as he is already, he could use a bit more strenght and even though he skates well, he could use some more quickness and speed. I doubt he can develop those things much in the NHL during the season. If he stays up, let`s hope he puts a lot of work in the offseason. In a few years he can be a great winger if he keeps on working.

 

[bumperkisser]

If silf really is injured for the next bit it'll be interesting to see how that line looks without silf.

So far based on the STL game that line looks rough without silf

 

[pesko]

I want him to work on some of his physical traits more. As strong as he is already, he could use a bit more strenght and even though he skates well, he could use some more quickness and speed. I doubt he can develop those things much in the NHL during the season.

I'm more in doubt he can develop those in QMJHL.

 

[AngelDuck]

I'm more in doubt he can develop those in QMJHL.

Yeah, same. To me, he would be spinning his wheels going back there. I wouldn't break up the Comtois-Henrique-Silf line until they go multiple games without being effective

 

[Kalv]

I'm more in doubt he can develop those in QMJHL.

Theoretically they have more time to train there. But yeah on ice in games he probably wouldn`t develop much there

 

[Exit Dose]

Yeah, same. To me, he would be spinning his wheels going back there. I wouldn't break up the Comtois-Henrique-Silf line until they go multiple games without being effective

It's just putting him in a holding pattern. The only reason to send him back at this point is if they're that desperate to see his contract slide. It's not like players stop developing if they're in the NHL. It'd be one thing if he was playing six minutes a night on a fourth line, but that's not the case. The development path for every player is unique. There isn't some one-size fits all template.