The Buffalo Sabres have announced the signing of veteran goaltender James Reimer to a one-year contract worth $1 million.
Reimer, 36, played 25 games for the Detroit Red Wings last season, achieving an 11-8-2 record with a 3.11 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage. Standing at 6-foot-2, Reimer joined the Red Wings on a one-year, $1.5 million deal in July 2023.
Selected 99th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2006 NHL Draft, Reimer has built an impressive career spanning 14 years. He holds a career record of 215-177-63 with a 2.88 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage. His experience includes stints with the Maple Leafs, San Jose Sharks, Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Detroit Red Wings.
We have signed goaltender James Reimer to a one-year contract worth $1,000,000.
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