The Toronto Maple Leafs introduced on Monday (Oct. 6) afternoon that they’d launched goaltender James Reimer from his skilled tryout (PTO). This announcement comes hours after they reportedly claimed goaltender Cayden Primeau off of waivers.
The Maple Leafs have launched G James Reimer from his Skilled Tryout (PTO).
— Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) October 6, 2025
Reimer, who’s 37 years previous, performed the 2024-25 season with the Buffalo Sabres, the place he performed 24 video games. He received ten of them, posting one shutout and a 3.04 goals-against-average (GAA) with a .897 save share (SV%).
All through his profession, he has performed 525 video games, successful 225 of them, posting 31 shutouts, and posting a 2.89 GAA with a .910 SV%.
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Reimer performed with the Maple Leafs beforehand throughout the 2010-11 season and 2015-16 season earlier than becoming a member of the San Jose Sharks. He has additionally frolicked with the Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Purple Wings, and Anaheim Geese.
Based on Darren Dreger, Reimer is hopeful he can earn one other alternative someplace within the NHL, however with the season beginning tomorrow, spots are slim.
James Reimer is being launched from his PTO with the Leafs. He desires to see if different alternatives floor.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) October 6, 2025
Time will inform if he finally ends up incomes a contract elsewhere within the NHL, however because it stands, he’s an unrestricted free agent.
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