James Reimer
G BUF
Fri 11/29/24 2:16 PM

Reimer is slated to start in Saturday's road tilt versus the Islanders, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
EDGE Analysis
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is set to start Friday versus Vancouver. Reimer has a record of 1-2-0 with a 3.69 GAA and an .889 save percentage in 36 appearances in 2024-25. The Islanders rank 30th offensively with 2.48 goals per game.

James Reimer
G BUF
Sun 11/24/24 12:47 AM

Reimer stopped 31 of 33 shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Reimer has had two stints with the Sharks, mostly recently in 2022-23. The 36-year-old returned with the Sabres, making his team debut after signing with Buffalo in the offseason but being lost on waivers to the Ducks and ultimately reclaimed Nov. 13. The netminder is 1-2-0 with 11 goals allowed on 99 shots over three appearances this season, though his performance should get better behind a Sabres team that has established itself as a playoff contender through the first quarter of 2024-25. Reimer's playing time is likely to be limited behind Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, though an opportunity to start exists next weekend with a back-to-back featuring games at home versus the Canucks on Friday and on the road against the Islanders on Saturday.

James Reimer
G BUF
Sat 11/23/24 7:34 PM

Reimer will guard the road goal versus San Jose on Saturday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Reimer allowed nine goals on 66 shots in two outings with Anaheim this season. After being claimed off waivers from the Ducks on Nov. 13, he will get the second half of Buffalo's back-to-back following Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's 22-save effort in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over Anaheim. San Jose ranks 27th in the league with 2.45 goals per game in 2024-25.

James Reimer
G BUF
Wed 11/13/24 2:10 PM

Reimer was claimed off waivers by Buffalo on Wednesday from Anaheim, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Reimer has a record of 0-2-0 with a 4.50 GAA and an .864 save percentage over two appearances with the Ducks in 2024-25. While those numbers are subpar, he was serviceable last season, posting an 11-8-2 record, 3.11 GAA and .904 save percentage across 25 outings with Detroit. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, so for now Reimer might split the goaltending duties with Devon Levi. When Luukkonen is healthy, Reimer could shift to being his understudy while Levi, who has a 4.10 GAA and an .866 save percentage in five outings this season, might head to the AHL to work on his game. Unlike Reimer, Levi doesn't have to pass through waivers to be sent to the minors.

James Reimer
G BUF
Tue 11/12/24 2:13 PM

Reimer was waived by the Ducks on Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Reimer was always going to be the odd man out in Anaheim once John Gibson returned from his appendectomy. With the Avalanche losing Kaapo Kahkonen on waivers to Winnipeg on Tuesday, Colorado may be in the market for a veteran like Reimer, or the Sabres might try to bring Reimer back after losing him on waivers to Anaheim before the season. If he clears waivers, Reimer figures to join up with AHL San Diego, potentially playing in the minors for the first time since 2010-11 when he was with the Toronto Marlies.

James Reimer
G BUF
Sun 10/27/24 11:51 PM

Reimer stopped 28 of 34 shots in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Reimer made his second start of the year and didn't do well. He's allowed nine goals on 66 shots so far while serving as backup to Lukas Dostal. John Gibson (abdomen) is traveling with the Ducks on their current road trip, which has two more stops with visits to the Islanders on Tuesday and the Penguins on Thursday. That means Reimer has likely run out of time to make a positive impression -- he could be waived once Gibson is ready to return.

James Reimer
G BUF
Sun 10/27/24 6:37 PM

Reimer will be between the pipes for Sunday's road game versus New Jersey, according to Mike Morreale of NHL.com.
EDGE Analysis
Reimer will make his second appearance of the season as Anaheim is on the second half of a back-to-back. The 36-year-old made 29 saves on 32 shots in a 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights on Oct. 13. The Devils are averaging 3.45 goals per game.

James Reimer
G BUF
Mon 10/14/24 1:20 AM

Reimer stopped 29 of 32 shots in a 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Reimer kept things even over the first two periods, but the Golden Knights pulled away with a pair of goals in the third, one of which came on a power play. Reimer was claimed off waivers from Buffalo before Opening Night as the Ducks wanted a veteran backup for Lukas Dostal while John Gibson (abdomen) is on the mend. Dostal put up a shutout in his first start of the year, so Reimer's playing time is likely to be sparse over the remainder of the month.

James Reimer
G BUF
Sun 10/13/24 9:32 PM

Reimer will be in net for Sunday's road game against the Golden Knights, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Reimer will make his first start for Anaheim after being claimed off waivers Monday. With John Gibson (abdomen) on injured reserve, the Ducks needed to shore up their goaltending depth behind Lukas Dostal. Reimer posted an 11-8-2 record, .904 save percentage and 3.11 GAA in 25 regular-season appearances with Detroit in 2023-24.

James Reimer
G BUF
Mon 10/7/24 2:10 PM

Reimer was claimed off waivers by the Ducks on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Reimer was waived by Buffalo on Sunday, but he'll land with Anaheim ahead of the regular season. The 36-year-old made 25 regular-season appearances for Detroit last year, logging an 11-8-2 record, 3.11 GAA and .904 save percentage. If he sticks with the Ducks this year, he'll likely serve as a backup netminder behind Lukas Dostal.