Eric Comrie parlayed a career-high workload into a multi-year deal with San Jose, joining a revamped roster that includes major additions like Jacob Trouba and Darnell Nurse.
On Wednesday, the Winnipeg Jets will have a new backup goaltender next season after fan favourite Eric Comrie departed in free agency, signing a two-year contract worth $2.3 million with the San Jose Sharks.
Comrie played an important role for Winnipeg during the 2025-26 campaign, stepping into a much larger workload while star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck missed time.
The 30-year-old appeared in a career-high 25 games, posting a 12-11-1 record along with a 3.13 goals-against average and .890 save percentage.
His departure marks the end of another chapter with the franchise that originally selected him in the second round of the 2013 NHL Draft.
Comrie wasn't the only notable addition for San Jose on a busy day of roster building. The Sharks also acquired veteran defenseman Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp.
In free agency, San Jose further bolstered its lineup by signing defenseman Jacob Trouba to a four-year, $33 million contract and winger Mason Marchment to a five-year, $33.75 million deal.
With several significant additions, including Comrie, the Sharks have made it clear they intend to take a major step forward heading into the 2026-27 NHL season.
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