With his KHL contract nearing expiration, Maxime Comtois might offer the Boston Bruins a smart, low-risk upgrade on the left wing.
He’s not the splashiest name in free agency, but Maxime Comtois may be exactly the kind of player the Bruins should target this summer, quietly reliable and built for Boston-style hockey.
Comtois fits the Bruins mold without breaking the bank
The Bruins won’t need to overspend to find depth help if they’re willing to think globally.
Comtois, 26, just wrapped up a productive season with Dynamo Moskva in the KHL, where he posted 50 points in 62 regular season games and added 13 in 15 playoff appearances.
He also racked up 99 penalty minutes, a nod to his gritty, physical presence.
His current deal in Russia expires on May 31, 2025.
And while there’s been no formal link to Boston, the fit is worth discussing.
For a team trying to stretch every cap dollar, Comtois is a practical solution, experienced, tough, and affordable.
Bruins have decisions looming on the left side
Boston faces uncertainty with several left-shot forwards, including Johnny Beecher, Jakub Lauko, and Marat Khusnutdinov, all of whom are due for new deals.
Morgan Geekie, often used on the wing, is also in contract talks.
That leaves a gap, and Comtois, a natural left wing with 211 NHL games to his name, could fill it without much friction.
He’s played in tough spots before. His best NHL season came in 2020–21, when he led Anaheim in scoring with 33 points in 55 games.
Since then, he’s continued to show he can produce in structured systems while playing a hard, north-south game.
Low risk, proven value, playoff-ready style
There’s a pattern to how Boston builds its depth, physical forwards, responsible defensively, and capable of contributing when it matters.
Comtois brings all of that. And because he’s coming off a season overseas, he’s unlikely to demand term or top-tier money.
He wouldn’t be expected to anchor a scoring line.
That’s not what this is about. It’s about building a team that can win in the trenches, on the road, in back-to-backs, and in playoff series.
Comtois has the makeup for it.
Whether the Bruins are actively pursuing him or not, Comtois should be on their radar.
He’s not a reclamation project, he’s a player who’s proven he belongs, still in his prime, and coming off a strong campaign in one of the world’s top leagues.
If Boston wants to add toughness, versatility, and experience without overspending, this might be the quiet move that makes all the difference by midseason.
