Carolina Hurricanes Sign Former Anaheim Ducks Forward To NHL Contract
Just before the trade deadline, the Carolina Hurricanes have beefed up their lineup with a strategic move, snapping up 25-year-old forward Maxime Comtois. This addition is stirring up some conversations given Comtois' journey in the NHL.
Comtois, once celebrated as a promising talent across the league, has had a rollercoaster career over 210 games with the Anaheim Ducks. Selected in the second round of the 2017 draft by the Ducks, he had a standout season with 16 goals and 33 points, raising expectations after his leadership role with Team Canada at the 2019 World Juniors.
However, his transition to consistent NHL success has been bumpy. This season saw him in action for 45 games with the AHL's Chicago Wolves, where he showed sparks of his potential.
The Hurricanes have a knack for turning under-the-radar players into valuable assets, making this move intriguing. With a fresh start in Carolina's supportive and industrious environment, Comtois might just reignite his NHL aspirations and prove he has more to offer.
POLL |
Do you think Comtois will make a comeback in the NHL? |
Yes | 76 | 61.8 % |
No | 47 | 38.2 % |
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