On Friday, it was announced that the San Jose Sharks have placed forward Jimmy Huntington and goaltender Eric Comrie on waivers with the intention of assigning them to the American Hockey League. Neither move comes as a surprise; Huntington has predominantly played at the AHL level in recent years, serving as an alternate captain for the San Jose Barracuda last season, where he scored 48 points through 71 games. During the preseason, he participated in three games with the Sharks, netting one goal and two assists.
Conversely, Comrie has been an NHL regular in recent seasons, primarily serving as the backup goalie for the Winnipeg Jets alongside Connor Hellebuyck. Before his time with the Jets, he frequently split his playing time between the NHL and AHL, a role likely to continue with San Jose. If goalies Yaroslav Askarov or Alex Nedeljkovic become injured, Comrie might be the first to be recalled to the NHL. In the preseason, Comrie played in one game for the Sharks, allowing two goals on 16 shots over just over half an hour.
Fan Take: These roster moves highlight the Sharks’ strategic approach to balancing their NHL and AHL lines, which is crucial during the regular season. For fans, it signals that Comrie remains a reliable backup option and Huntington’s consistent AHL performance keeps him on the radar for future call-ups—adding depth and flexibility to the team’s roster.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
