Toronto GM Brian Burke gave young netminder James Reimer a vote of confidence on Monday. Burke reported that he "flat-out" rejected a trade offer for Reimer and said after the deadline passed that the 23-year-old goalie is "the real deal." Reimer is hoping to use that confidence as motivation, as his play has left a lot to be desired of late. "I respect Brian for what he has done for me and the faith that he has shown in me," Reimer said after practice Monday. "When a GM does that, you want to do everything that you can in your power to play hard for him. Hopefully, I can go out there and do my best and make him proud."