Eric Comrie wins backup job
How Eric Comrie returned to Winnipeg and reclaimed Jets’ backup goalie job
Eric Comrie left the Winnipeg Jets two seasons ago in search of opportunity — a starter’s net, in an ideal world, or a time share if he couldn’t manage that. A torn MCL, a pulled groin and only 29 NHL games later,
Jets Lose Kaapo Kahkonen on Waivers, Eric Comrie to be Backup
He was battling Eric Comrie for the backup job, and ultimately lost the battle. It is likely that Comrie's familiarity with the team, systems, players and Hellebuyck gave him the inside edge on that No. 2 role behind the league's reigning Vezina Trophy winner.
Comrie Earns the Backup Spot in the Jets’ Crease
While most fans seemed to think Kaapo Kähkönen would be the Winnipeg Jets' backup goalie, Eric Comrie officially earned the position Friday.
Eric Comrie wins backup job as Winnipeg Jets place Kaapo Kahkonen on waivers
Eric Comrie has won the Winnipeg Jets backup goaltender job. The club addressed their three-goalie situation a day after their first win of the season by placing goalie Kaapo Kahkonen on waivers. Comrie served as the backup to Connor Hellebuyck in their season-opening win over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.
Jets place Kähkönen on waivers, Comrie to back up Hellebuyck
The Winnipeg Jets have placed goaltender Kaapo Kähkönen on waivers, according to TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston. The move potentially ends a three-goaltender situation in Winnipeg, as Eric Comrie now appears to be the clear backup to Connor Hellebuyck.
Jets' Kaapo Kahkonen: On waiver wire
Kahkonen was placed on waivers Thursday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Avalanche claim Jets goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers
The Colorado Avalanche claimed goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen off waivers Friday. The Winnipeg Jets placed Kahkonen on waivers in hopes of sending him down to the American Hockey League. Colorado currently has Alexandar Georgiev and Justus Annunen on the depth chart but both struggled in the team’s season-opening loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Avalanche claim G Kahkonen off waivers from Jets Avalanche claim G Kahkonen off waivers from Jets
The Avalanche claimed goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen from the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. Kahkoken, 28, joined the Jets on a one-year $1 million deal in the off-season but was beat out by Eric Comrie for the backup role in Winnipeg.
Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: In mid-season form
Hellebuyck turned aside 25 of 26 shots in Friday's 2-1 overtime against Chicago.
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Jets place goaltender with significant starting experience on waivers
The Jets have placed goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen on waivers.
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