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Montreal Canadiens: Three Potential PTOs To Consider

By Ken MacMillan

May 1, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (90) celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers during the second period in game seven of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
May 1, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (90) celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers during the second period in game seven of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 17, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Max Comtois. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Max Comtois. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Max Comtois

Like Puljujarvi, Max Comtois is a young winger that has shown some upside, but definitely struggled last season.

Comtois was a second round pick of the Anaheim Ducks and is still just 24 years old. He had nine goals and 19 points in 64 games last season, which was not his best work. He also had six goals and 16 points in 52 games the season prior, which means two consecutive seasons of low offense.

Before that though, Comtois had what appeared to be a massive breakout season. In 2020-21, the Longueuil, Quebec native scored 16 goals and 17 assists for 33 points in 55 games. He was just 22 at the time and seemed to be headed for a top-six winger role for a long time.

Not only was he putting up decent offensive numbers at a young age, but at 6’2” and 210 pounds, the left winger showed a toughness and gritty style that made him a difficult player to play against.

Could he bounce back and find a bit more of that offense? Or could he be a low-cost gamble to play on a fourth line and add some depth to the organization for the inevitable injuries that seem to really pile up in Montreal? Why not? He is the right age for general manager Kent Hughes to target and could find a bit more offense in his late-20’s and become a solid two-way player that fits onto a second or third line for many years to come.

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