The Detroit Red Wings have signed UFA goalie James Reimer to a new contract today. The deal comes in at $1.5 million for one year.
Free agent goalie James Reimer has signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings today in free agency. The 13-year veteran is coming off of a two-year deal with the San Jose Sharks. Reimer is coming off of a disappointing season with the Sharks, posting a 3.48 goals-against average and a .890 save percentage in 43 games. He has been a quality goalie throughout his career, but the 35-year-old has begun to show signs of aging.
Over his career, Reimer has a record of 204-169-61. He has a career goals-against-average of 2.87 with a save percentage of .911.
Reimer was originally drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the fourth round, 99th overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
It’s been a busy day for general manager Steve Yzerman as he also signed Klim Kostin and Justin Holl amongst a few other so far on the opening day of free agency.
For Detroit, they bring in a veteran goalie with a good track record. There is hope that his stats were a result of playing for a poor defensive team in San Jose. He joins a goaltending room that includes last year’s addition Ville Husso. Detroit also drafted goalie Sebastian Cossa, so Reimer figures to be a bridge backup keeper until the young netminder is ready. Before his down 2022-23 season, Reimer posted three seasons in a row with a sub 2.90 goals-against average and above a .906 save percentage. This new contract gives Reimer the chance to continue his playing career in a place where he can play a backup role and hopefully push for an up-and-coming Red Wings team.
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