Quebec forward Maxime Comtois, once one of the Anaheim Ducks' brightest prospects, won his bet after proving himself in the American League.
After failing to get a National League contract last summer, Comtois signed with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL.
With 28 points, including 12 goals, in 45 games for the Wolves, he secured a one-year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, it was announced Monday evening.
According to TVA Sports journalist Renaud Lavoie, Comtois will be placed on waivers by the Hurricanes on Tuesday and will continue to play with the Wolves because the Raleigh team does not have an affiliate in the American League.
Comtois was drafted by the Ducks in the second round (50th overall) in 2017. His best season came in 2020-2021, when he put up 33 points, including 16 goals, in 55 games before hitting a slump. He became an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2023 when the Ducks did not extend him a qualifying offer.