Maxime Comtois: keep an eye on the Red Wings for a return to the NHL

In 2024-25, Maxime Comtois was far from America. The Québécois, who had spent almost the entire previous season in the AHL, decided to exile himself to the KHL to pursue his career.

He joined Moscow Dynamo, where he collected 21 goals and 50 points in 62 games. He also added seven goals and 13 points in 15 playoff games, but it’s his physical play (99 penalty minutes in the regular season and 26 in the playoffs) that really stands out.

That said, the Québécois’ goal has always been to return to the NHL. And the good news is that his wish might just come true.

According to Daria Tuboltseva(RG Media), Comtois currently has offers on the table for a return to the Bettman circuit.

And if there’s one team to keep an eye on, it’s the Detroit Red Wings.

Exclusive report: Maxime Comtois might return to the NHL! After reigniting his passion with Dynamo Moscow, Comtois has multiple offers-including from the Detroit Red Wings.
Do you think the red-and-white jersey will suit him?
via @DariaTuboltseva https://t.co/C66EypUoJm pic.twitter.com/r5z9WRF9bo
– RG (@TheRGMedia) May 18, 2025

Obviously, Comtois isn’t likely to cost a fortune, just as he wouldn’t change everything in Detroit. That said, he’s shown this season that he has what it takes to be a solid supporting player in the NHL, and he’ll be able to add sandpaper in a depth role.

And at just 26, it’s not as if he’s at the end of his career either: he’s still got some good hockey in the tank.

It’s worth noting, however, that according to Tuboltseva, it’s not just the Red Wings who are interested. The Bruins have also reportedly put an offer on the table for the Québécois, as have other teams.

I’d be surprised if the Canadiens were one of those teams, given that they don’t necessarily have room for a deep winger… but maybe Comtois’ grit will interest the Canadiens, who need big guys who play physical hockey.

We’ll see how things progress over the next few weeks, but don’t be surprised to see Comtois back in the NHL next year. And don’t be surprised if he’s playing for the Red Wings next year.

Overtime

– Good news for the Maple Leafs: Matthew Knies will play tonight.

Matthew Knies will play in Game 7, Craig Berube announced. pic.twitter.com/Lg5h3aKYsh
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 18, 2025

– Paul Maurice sends some love to Mark Scheifele. Very classy.

Paul Maurice starts his press conference by sharing his condolences to the Scheifele family and the Winnipeg Jets organization.
Says the display of courage and focus Mark showed by playing speaks not only speaks to his own strength, but the tight-knit family he grew up in. pic.twitter.com/8rjc1drfPr
– Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) May 18, 2025

– The Panthers coach has never lost a game #7.

Does he make it 6-0 tonight? pic.twitter.com/EWlUkR8Zk5
– BarDown (@BarDown) May 18, 2025

– The Panthers are built for #7 games, says Matthew Tkachuk.

Matthew Tkachuk says the Panthers are “built” for Game 7:
“Our game is built on wearing teams down over the course of a seven-game series, over the course of a game. It might not show in the first five minutes, but hopefully it shows in an overtime or late in the third.”
– Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) May 18, 2025

– His work is to be commended.

Alex has the club tattooed on his heart…
Right on top of Real Madrid’s. https ://t.co/4gRXmwoxIy
– Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) May 18, 2025