James Reimer - NHL News & Rumors

Loses again Saturday Reimer gave up three goals on 33 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Reimer got his first action since Dec. 21, but he wasn't able to snap his skid. He's gone 0-3-1 over his last six outings. The 36-year-old netminder is down to 1-5-1 with a 3.05 GAA and an .891 save percentage through nine appearances between the Sabres and the Ducks this year. Reimer will cede the crease back to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for Monday's game against the Capitals.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

BUF@VGK: Eichel scores goal against James Reimer | Vegas Golden Knights BUF@VGK: Eichel scores goal against James Reimer

JANUARY 5 • NHL.COM

Laczynski gets 1st goal of season, Hill has 23 saves as Golden Knights beat Sabres 3-1

Tanner Laczynski scored his first goal of the season, Adin Hill stopped 23 shots and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1

JANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

BUF@VGK: Laczynski scores goal against James Reimer | Vegas Golden Knights BUF@VGK: Laczynski scores goal against James Reimer

JANUARY 5 • NHL.COM

BUF@VGK: Stone scores goal against James Reimer | Vegas Golden Knights BUF@VGK: Stone scores goal against James Reimer

JANUARY 5 • NHL.COM

Starting against Vegas Reimer will protect the road goal versus the Golden Knights on Saturday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact Reimer has not started in the last five games, so he may have to shake off some rust. He's gone 1-4-1 with a 3.04 GAA and an .888 save percentage over eight outings between Anaheim and Buffalo this season. The Golden Knights have scored 25 goals over their last six games, going 5-1-0 in that span, so this will be a tough test for Reimer.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bounced by Boston Reimer stopped 16 of 18 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins, with Boston's final goal getting scored into an empty net.

Impact There wasn't much Reimer could do on either goal -- Charlie Coyle got a breakaway coming out of the penalty box in the first period, and the netminder still stopped Coyle's first couple of shots before the puck got poked into the net in a scrum. Morgan Geekie's game-winner in the third then came on a blistering one-timer on a Boston power play. Reimer has seen action in three straight games, allowing three goals on 39 shots (.923 save percentage), and with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in a tailspin -- 0-7-2 over his last nine outings with a 4.10 GAA and .864 save percentage -- his backup could be in line for a bigger workload.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Geekie scores go-ahead goal as Bruins send Sabres to 13th straight loss with 3-1 win

Morgan Geekie scored a tiebreaking, power-play goal with 1:45 left in regulation, and the Boston Bruins beat Buffalo 3-1, sending the Sabres to their 13th straight loss

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting in Boston Reimer will defend the road net against Boston on Saturday, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Impact Despite a previous report, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen won't start again, and Reimer will play in the second half of Buffalo's back-to-back following Friday's 6-3 loss to Toronto. Reimer has a 1-3-1 record with a 3.21 GAA and an .888 save percentage in seven appearances between the Ducks and Sabres this season. Boston sits 27th in the league with 2.59 goals per game in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Second straight relief appearance Reimer stopped 14 of 15 shots in relief during Friday's 6-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Reimer appeared in relief for the second game in a row, and he's made 20 saves on 21 shots during that span, both losses in which the Sabres gave up a combined nine goals. Reimer should remain the backup of Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who has been struggling lately. Reimer has made five appearances with the Sabres since being claimed off waivers Nov. 13, going 1-1-1 with a 2.55 GAA and a .904 save percentage in that span.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Murray stops 25 shots in first start in 21 months, Maple Leafs hand Sabres 12th straight loss, 6-3

Matt Murray made 25 saves in his first NHL start in nearly 21 months, and the Maple Leafs defeated Buffalo 6-3 to extend the Sabres’ skid to 0-9-3

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mops up in loss Reimer stopped all six shots faced in the third period of Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact Montreal got to starter Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for six goals over 26 shots through two periods and ended his night. Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff sent Reimer out for the third period, his fourth appearances since the Sabres claimed him off waivers Nov. 13.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patrik Laine scores a hat trick in Montreal's 6-1 rout of Buffalo, extending Sabres' free fall

Patrik Laine scored his first hat trick with Montreal and the Canadiens extended the Buffalo Sabres’ winless streak to 11 games with a 6-1 victory

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falls to Wings in shootout Reimer made 26 saves in regulation and OT and stopped one of three shootout attempts in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Buffalo took a 5-3 lead into the third period but Reimer couldn't make it stick, giving up two goals on 12 shots as Detroit turned up the pressure, and he then got fooled by dekes to his blocker side in the shootout by both Lucas Raymond and Dylan Larkin. Reimer is 1-1-1 in three appearances since joining the Sabres with an .892 save percentage, and he's little threat to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen at the top of the depth chart.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings snap 5-game losing streak with a 6-5 shootout win over the Sabres

Andrew Copp scored twice as the Detroit Red Wings snapped a five game skid by rallying to beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-5 in a shootout

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DET@BUF: Seider scores goal against James Reimer | Detroit Red Wings DET@BUF: Seider scores goal against James Reimer

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • NHL.COM

DET@BUF: DeBrincat scores goal against James Reimer | Detroit Red Wings DET@BUF: DeBrincat scores goal against James Reimer

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • NHL.COM

DET@BUF: Copp scores goal against James Reimer | Detroit Red Wings DET@BUF: Copp scores goal against James Reimer

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • NHL.COM

Facing Detroit Reimer will patrol the home crease Monday against the Red Wings, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Impact Reimer's last appearance came in a 3-0 loss to the Islanders on Nov. 30. The 36-year-old conceded nine goals over two starts with Anaheim, but he's been better after being acquired in a trade by Buffalo -- he has a 1-1-0 record, 2.05 GAA and .923 save percentage through two appearances with the Sabres. Reimer has a favorable matchup against a Detroit club that ranks 29th in the NHL with 2.48 goals per game through 27 contests.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Third loss of season Reimer stopped 17 of 19 shots in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Islanders. The third goal was an empty-netter with eight seconds left in the third period.

Impact Reimer started in the second leg of this back-to-back set, but he didn't perform at his best and had to settle for another defeat and he sits at 1-3-0 in four appearances this season. However, and despite the record, it's worth noting Reimer has posted a save percentage of at least .890 in three of his four appearances. That said, his role as the backup behind Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen limits his upside considerably.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Holmstrom scores two, Sorokin stops 29 as Islanders beat Sabres 3-0

Simon Holmstrom scored twice and Ilya Sorokin stopped 29 shots for first shutout of the season as the New York Islanders beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-0

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

BUF@NYI: Martin scores goal against James Reimer | New York Islanders BUF@NYI: Martin scores goal against James Reimer

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • NHL.COM

Slated starter for Saturday Reimer is slated to start in Saturday's road tilt versus the Islanders, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in win over former team Reimer stopped 31 of 33 shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

"We Have A Lot of Good Traits Here" | James Reimer After Buffalo Sabres Win Over San Jose Sharks

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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Laczynski gets 1st goal of season, Hill has 23 saves as Golden Knights beat Sabres 3-1

Morgan Geekie scores go-ahead goal as Bruins send Sabres to 13th straight loss with 3-1 win

Murray stops 25 shots in first start in 21 months, Maple Leafs hand Sabres 12th straight loss, 6-3

Patrik Laine scores a hat trick in Montreal's 6-1 rout of Buffalo, extending Sabres' free fall

Red Wings snap 5-game losing streak with a 6-5 shootout win over the Sabres

Holmstrom scores two, Sorokin stops 29 as Islanders beat Sabres 3-0