Former Duck Maxime Comtois signs PTO with Golden Knights

Forward Maxime Comtois has signed a professional contract agreement (PTO) with the Vegas Golden Knights, the team announced Tuesday.

Comtois, 24, has spent parts of five seasons with Anaheim since the Ducks drafted him in the second round (50th overall) at the 2017 NHL Draft.

In 210 NHL games, the Longueuil, Que., native scored 38 goals and added 48 assists for 86 points. During the COVID-shortened 2020-21 season, Comtois led the Ducks and earned career highs in goals (16), assists (17) and points (33), in 55 games.