Confirmed with Link: Sabres Sign G James Reimer to 1-year, $1 million Deal; On Waivers 10/6/2024, Claimed by Anaheim, Re-claimed by Buffalo
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Give me a break. They already have their starter.
TheStorm
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Kinda grossed out by this signing but whatever he won't be on the team for very long
KeyserSoze81
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I mean, he’s a legitimate experienced goalie who is serving as a #2 or #3 goalie. He gives them an option to keep Devon Levi’s development on a measured level.
He should be the NHL backup and Levi starts in Rochester. That's the way a real team would work, but Buffalo probably already guaranteed Levi would start the season on the main club.
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Jim Bob
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Reimer was signed as a veteran organizational 2nd or 3rd goalie.
I feel a lot better about Reimer in this slot this year as opposed to Comrie in this role last season.
Of the UFA depth goalie options, Reimer is one of the best signings out there. Nobody that is signing a one year deal to be a veteran option behind UPL and Levi is going to be a Vezina candidate in waiting.
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We need Reimer's first appearance as a Sabre at the Grease Pole Festival.
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How did they get Reimer at $1M? Less than projection (evolving hockey: 1 year, $1.29M).
You know, we couldn't sign anyone better than Aaron Dell and a retired goalie back when we had a starters role up for grabs.
I can't wrap my head around Reimer being Rochester goalie. Is Adams really going to bank on Reimer as #3 and be confident that he will clear waivers? All it takes is some goalie injuries during training camps and he would be claimed. And then you don't have your #3 goalie or your starter for Rochester.
I'm starting to wonder if Levi will be in Rochester.
You know, we couldn't sign anyone better than Aaron Dell and a retired goalie back when we had a starters role up for grabs.
I can't wrap my head around Reimer being Rochester goalie. Is Adams really going to bank on Reimer as #3 and be confident that he will clear waivers? All it takes is some goalie injuries during training camps and he would be claimed. And then you don't have your #3 goalie or your starter for Rochester.
I'm starting to wonder if Levi will be in Rochester.
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I'd guess Reimer will be #2 (no way he clears waivers)
Levi will start in Rochester but get 20ish starts with the Sabres
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Love this signing. Reimer has been very consistent over his career. Perfect veteran backup. Makes me feel a lot better about the goaltending position.
This has Lindy written all over it (to me, anyway). If he has his way, I am guessing Reimer will be the #2 (assuming he plays well enough).
This has Lindy written all over it (to me, anyway). If he has his way, I am guessing Reimer will be the #2 (assuming he plays well enough).
joshjull
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I’m in line with your thinking. They're certainly making moves to improve the team. But they also seem determined to make sure no more youngsters start with the team. At least outside of the ones already on it.
joshjull
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Assuming Reimer is the #2, I don’t see Levi getting any games. Not unless UPL/Reimer get injured or one of them has their game fall apart. Getting him games for development purposes is not going to be a thing.
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I don't think the idea would be getting Levi him NHL games for development purposes, but the opposite: for NHL wins.
Say our duo was Levi and Reimer going into the year - who puts up better stats as a 50 game starter with the other backing up?
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Great signing, UPL earned the #1 spot, Reimer will be a solid #2. Gives Levi another year in Rochester with a handful of NHL appearances sprinkled in
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In the intro of the InGoal Magazine podcast this week that features an interview with Devon Levi, Woody said that they have an interview with Reimer from the same camp (I am guessing it was the Net360 camp) that Levi was at that will be released in the future. They hit up a number of goalies that were at the camp for interviews.
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The renderings look badass. I do want to see it in a game before giving final judgement though.
