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3 goaltenders the Buffalo Sabres can realistically sign

By Sion Fawkes

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 23: Alex DeBrincat #12 congratulates Kevin Lankinen #32 of the Chicago Blackhawks after defeating the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 during the third period of a game at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 23: Alex DeBrincat #12 congratulates Kevin Lankinen #32 of the Chicago Blackhawks after defeating the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 during the third period of a game at Honda Center on March 23, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – MARCH 31: Eric Comrie #1 of the Winnipeg Jets makes a stop against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on March 31, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Jets 7-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

Goaltender #2: Eric Comrie

Like DeSmith, Comrie lacks sound NHL experience. Unlike DeSmith, he has seen more than his fair share of struggles. Now, the Winnipeg Jets are not on the same level as the Penguins, despite playing better hockey in the latter part of the 2010s.

And while Comrie’s save percentage never encroached 90 percent until 2020-21, you really can’t judge his sample size too harshly. Before the 2021-22 season, Comrie appeared in just nine games, splitting time between Winnipeg, Detroit, and New Jersey.

Last season, he made 19 appearances and recorded 16 starts, finishing 10-5-1. Not bad for a Jets team that saw some struggles last season. His GAA dipped under the three-goal mark for the first time in his career, sitting at 2.58. Likewise, he posted a save percentage of 0.920.

Comrie has the most potential of any goaltender on today’s list. And since he will be 27 when the season opens in October, he is also the youngest. If the Sabres think Comrie can build off of his 2021-22 campaign, they should look into signing him.

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