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Anaheim Ducks: Checking In With The 2017 Draft Class

By Ciara Durant

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: A general view of the Draft logo at the podium on stage prior to the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft on June 23, 2017, at the United Center, in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: A general view of the Draft logo at the podium on stage prior to the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft on June 23, 2017, at the United Center, in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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Maxime Comtois

Anaheim Ducks
CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 24: Maxime Comtois, chosen with the 50th overall pick by the Anaheim Ducks, poses for a portrait during the 2017 NHL Draft. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Maxime Comtois was the Anaheim Ducks first draft pick, 50th overall, in the second round of the 2017 entry draft.

It was Comtois’ significant drop in points from the previous season that dissuaded other teams from selecting him earlier in the draft. He ended the 2016-17 season with a total of 51 points. Compared to the 60 points he earned the season before, it was no wonder he was still available.

However, despite the hiccup in his point production, Bob Murray still saw his potential. GMBM saw that as his opportunity to select a player that fit the Anaheim mold perfectly.

Murray knew that Maxime Comtois would have a powerful presence on the ice. Not only is he physically large in appearance, standing at 6’2”, but he is a strong opponent. Comtois has the speed that GMBM is looking for going forward.

What makes him such a contender on the ice is character and confidence in his ability. This allows him to be an effective goal scorer at every angle, an asset the Ducks can never have too much of.

Comtois has continuously improved his play since being drafted by the Ducks. His increased productivity during the 2017-18 season earned him the spot as the Victoriaville Tigers top goal-scorer and point producer of the season. The 44 goals he netted, along with the 41 helpers he added, profited him a total of 85 points.

During the 2017-18 season, the Ducks signed Comtois to a three-year, entry-level contract.

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