Eric Comrie

Eric Comrie
Comrie with the Jets on March 16, 2025
Born (1995-07-06) July 6, 1995
Edmonton, Alberta
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Winnipeg Jets
Detroit Red Wings
New Jersey Devils
Buffalo Sabres
NHL draft 59th overall, 2013
Winnipeg Jets
Playing career 2014–present

Eric Comrie (born July 6, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He currently plays for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Detroit Red Wings, New Jersey Devils, and Buffalo Sabres.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Comrie played parts of five seasons with the Tri-City Americans of Western Hockey League (WHL).

He was drafted 59th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2013 NHL entry draft.[1] On December 24, 2013, Comrie signed a three-year, $2.77 million entry-level contract to join the Jets.[2] He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliates St. John's IceCaps and Manitoba Moose.

On April 5, 2017, the Jets called him up and the next day, Comrie made his NHL debut, stopping 35 of 39 shots in a 5–4 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets.[3] On April 27, 2022, Comrie stopped all 35 shots he faced to earn his first NHL career shutout in a 4–0 win against the Philadelphia Flyers.[4] On September 6, 2018, Comrie signed a one-year, $650,000 contract to stay with the Jets.[5] On September 7, 2019, Comrie signed a two-year, $1.4 million contract to stay with the Jets.[6]

On September 30, 2019, the Jets placed Comrie onto waivers and his contract was picked up by the Arizona Coyotes.[7] He never played a game for the Coyotes and was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Tucson Roadrunners. On November 30, the Coyotes traded Comrie to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Vili Saarijärvi.[8] He played 3 regular season games with the Red Wings before being placed back onto waivers. On December 19, 2019, Comrie's contract was picked back up by the Winnipeg Jets.[9] He was sent down to the AHL to play for the Manitoba Moose. After 16 regular season games with the Moose, the Jets placed him back onto waivers. On January 12, 2021, Comrie's contract was picked up by the New Jersey Devils.[10] He only played one regular season game with the Devils before being placed back onto waivers and being picked up again by the Jets on February 18.[11]

On July 13, 2022, Comrie signed a two-year, $3.6 million contract to join the Buffalo Sabres.[12] Comrie played parts of two seasons with the Sabres and their AHL-affiliate Rochester Americans. On July 1, 2024, Comrie signed a two-year, $1.65 million contract to rejoin the Winnipeg Jets for a fourth time.[13]

Personal life

Comrie's father Bill Comrie is a businessman who is best known for founding the furniture chain The Brick. He is also half-brothers with both Paul and Mike Comrie whom both were professional hockey player as well.[14]

References

  1. ↑ "Comrie Taken by Jets at 2013 NHL Draft". Tri-City Americans. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Jets agree to terms with Eric Comrie". Winnipeg Jets. Archived from the original on December 29, 2013. Retrieved May 31, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ↑ "Jets call up Comrie". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Eric Comrie earns first career shutout as Jets blank Flyers". Sportsnet. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Jets sign Eric Comrie to one-year contract". Winnipeg Jets. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Jets sign Eric Comrie to a two-year contract". Winnipeg Jets. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Jets sign Eric Comrie to a two-year contract". Arizona Sports 98.7. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Red Wings acquire Eric Comrie from Coyotes". Detroit Red Wings. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Jets claim Eric Comrie off waivers". Winnipeg Jets. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Devils claim Comrie". New Jersey Devils. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Winnipeg Jets claim goalie Eric Comrie — again". Global News. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Winnipeg Jets claim goalie Eric Comrie — again". Buffalo Sabres. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Jets sign Eric Comrie to a two-year contract". Winnipeg Jets. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Growing Up Comrie". Avenue Edmonton. Retrieved May 31, 2026.

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