Thoughts on Max Comtois?

[fenix_sk]

Per Friedman:

There is word that it is unlikely ANA will give a qualifying offer to Max Comtois this week. The forward is expected to become a UFA, available to everyone

This is a big, quick, and skilled forward that is coveted by all teams, but he is definitely at a buy-low moment of his career. He put up 33 points in 55 games a couple years ago, but only had 19 in 64 last year. According to a few forums, he has struggled with puck-luck, and seems to need a change of scenery.

If we could get him for under 2.5 million per year, I think it is a no-brainer to give it a shot. Anything over that might be a bit of a risk, but him being so young, inconsistency is expected.

Thoughts?

[SuperMatt18]

I'd be surprised if he didn't end up in Montreal or Toronto TBH.

[blankall]

If the Flames have the cap space, he could be a solid reclamation project. He's had an awful last two seasons, but so has the entire Anaheim team, so it's hard to judge where he is exactly in his development.

[bax]

Just another reclamation project for me.

If the Flames were to sign him, I’d be more than happy to have an open mind and give him a shot, but it won’t bother me at all if he signs elsewhere.

[flamesgod]

Why the heck wouldn’t they qualify him?

[Sofa GM]

As much as it kills me to say it, I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see him sign in Edmonton for a 1-2 yr deal to get some inflated stats playing with the wonder twins so he can cash in on a future contract.

[Ford Prefect]

Was he cleared in that World Jr scandal? Or was he one of the suspected ones. He was a member of that team I believe. I don’t mean to rule him in or out because of that, but it’s a factor that has to be considered since it’s odd the Ducks aren’t qualifying him.

[Sandman]

I’ve been an advocate for picking up Comtois for a couple of years now. If he’s available we should be kicking tires with his agent. Big, skilled, and mean.

[agulati]

Originally Posted by flamesgod

Why the heck wouldn’t they qualify him?

Ducks did that last summer with Milano and Sam Steel as well

[blankall]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I'd be surprised if he didn't end up in Montreal or Toronto TBH.

I was thinking Montreal, but they already have Josh Anderson doing the exact same thing.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by flamesgod

Why the heck wouldn’t they qualify him?

$2.445 million QO. Is he worth that?

[Poe969]

This is a perfect guy to get during a rebuild because you can offer him every opportunity to succeed and then keep him long term or flip him. Love the idea.

[UKflames]

If I remember correctly he was highly touted in his draft year, and big bodied forwards do take longer to develop their game.
Surprised he's not getting a QO, would definately give him a go.

[Flamesfan05]

For a 5th rounder?

Ok for free, why not

[Toonage]

If the Flames are selling, this would make sense. Can't be all prospects under 20

[1_Flames_Fan]

I'd look at a short term ~2 million deal on him. Flames should kick tires for sure.