Bentley began his career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Saskatoon Quakers in 1940. He quickly established himself as one of the top players in the league, leading the Quakers to the WHL championship in 1941. He then moved to the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1942, joining the Chicago Blackhawks.
Bentley was an instant success in the NHL, leading the league in scoring in his first season. He was also named to the NHL All-Star team in his first three seasons. He was a key member of the Blackhawks team that won the Stanley Cup in 1944.
Bentley continued to be a dominant player in the NHL, leading the league in scoring in 1947 and 1948. He was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1948 and helped the team win the Stanley Cup in 1949 and 1951. He was also named to the NHL All-Star team in 1949 and 1951.
Bentley retired from the NHL in 1954. He finished his career with 472 goals and 829 assists in 844 games. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1966.
Max Bentley was one of the greatest players of his era. He was known for his speed, agility, and skillful stickhandling. He was a key member of two Stanley Cup-winning teams and was named to the NHL All-Star team five times. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1966 and is remembered as one of the greatest players of all time.
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