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Comrie signed a two-year, $1.65 million contract with Winnipeg on Monday.

Comrie posted a 2-7-0 record with a 3.69 GAA and an .874 save percentage in 10 regular-season outings with Buffalo in 2023-24. He also went 3-1-0 with a 2.26 GAA and a .934 save percentage in four regular-season appearances with AHL Rochester this past campaign. Comrie, who has spent four of his first eight years with Winnipeg, has returned to the team that drafted him 59th overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. He will serve as Connor Hellebuyck's backup.

DeSmith signed a three-year, $3 million contract with the Stars on Monday, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

DeSmith had a 12-9-6 record, 2.89 GAA and .895 save percentage in 29 regular-season contests with the Canucks in 2023-24. He'll serve as Jake Oettinger's understudy in Dallas and is likely to be used somewhat sparingly so long as Oettinger remains healthy.

Talbot signed a two-year, $5 million contract with Detroit on Monday, according to Darren Dreger of TSN.

Talbot posted a 27-20-6 record with three shutouts, a 2.50 GAA and a .913 save percentage in 54 regular-season appearances with the Kings in 2023-24. As a member of the Red Wings, the 36-year-old netminder will compete with Alex Lyon (finger) and Ville Husso for playing time in the upcoming campaign.

Murray (hip) signed a one-year, $875,000 contract with Toronto on Monday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

Murray failed to appear in an NHL game last season due to a long-term hip injury. The two-time Stanley Cup champion did see action in three minor-league contests in which he went 1-2-0 with a 4.03 GAA and .846 save percentage. At this point, Murray is an insurance policy in case Joseph Woll (back) or Anthony Stolarz misses significant time, but Murray is unlikely to make Toronto's Opening Night roster.

Cooley signed a two-year contract with the Flames on Monday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports. The agreement is a two-way deal for the 2024-25 campaign, but it becomes a one-way contract in the second season.

Cooley had a 4.98 GAA and an .870 save percentage in six contests with the Sharks in 2023-24. He also posted a 3.77 GAA and an .891 save percentage in 14 outings with AHL Rochester. He's projected to start 2024-25 in the minors.

Brossoit signed a two-year, $6.6 million contract with the Blackhawks on Monday, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Brossoit had a 15-5-2 record, 2.00 GAA and .927 save percentage in 23 regular-season contests with Winnipeg in 2023-24. He'll likely serve as the backup goaltender behind Petr Mrazek, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Brossoit play significantly more in Chicago than he did in Winnipeg. Meanwhile, Arvid Soderblom, who logged 32 games with the Blackhawks last season, will probably begin the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.

Stolarz signed a two-year, $5 million contract with Toronto on Monday, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.

Stolarz posted a 16-7-2 record with two shutouts, a 2.03 GAA and a .925 save percentage in 27 regular-season appearances with Florida in 2023-24. The 30-year-old netminder could see more playing time with the Maple Leafs. He is projected to share the crease with Joseph Woll, who will probably receive more starts in 2024-25.

Woll (back) signed a three-year, $10.98 million contract with Toronto on Monday.

Woll posted a 12-11-1 record with a 2.93 GAA and a .907 save percentage in 25 regular-season games with the Maple Leafs in 2023-24. He also went 2-0 with a 0.86 GAA and a .964 save percentage in the playoffs before missing Game 7 against Boston due to a back injury. Woll should be ready for the start of the 2024-25 campaign. He could split starts with whoever Toronto adds during the offseason but might see most of the game action if he can stay healthy.

Murray will be eligible for unrestricted free agency Monday after he didn't receive a qualifying offer from Dallas on Sunday.

Murray earned a 23-save shutout win against Minnesota on Jan. 8 during his lone NHL appearance in 2023-24. The 26-year-old netminder went 14-15-2 with a 3.02 GAA and an .896 save percentage in 31 regular-season outings for AHL Texas this past campaign.

Per Chris Johnston of The Athletic, Hart (personal) didn't receive a qualifying offer from Philadelphia on Sunday, making him an unrestricted free agent.

On Feb. 28, Hart was charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault that took place in June 2018 following a Hockey Canada event in London, Ontario.