Anaheim says no.

Pittsburgh likely says no.

Sure why not

I think Boston would take that deal.

Joseph is two years older than Comtois and signed for three full seasons at half a million dollars more than Max. We can sign Max to a one-season "prove-it" contract and if either player doesn't work out, I'd much rather say goodbye to him in 2024 than have Joseph on the roster for two more seasons. Let's see how Max plays under a new coach. (Since Joseph didn't have that much of a better year than Max did last season, the parlay of his blooming late while Max falls on his face is pretty remote.)

I’d much rather at least just qualify Comtois

No reason we should be trading away a 2nd for a Gryz rental