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

[Jim Bob]

Strange decision to waive Reimer so soon - but surely it's better than having the three head goalie monster debacle?

Levi did look great albeit for just one game. I don't like having two young guys but UPL-Levi are undoubtedly the best tandem on merit.

So long as he's not claimed I'm perfectly fine with Reimer as an organisational #3. I don't think it's a given that he's claimed.

I'm OK with the decision if he clears.

If he gets claimed and Sandstrom is the new organizational third....

 

[Fezzy126]

Been saying that Reimer would be in Rochester since the day we signed him

If he does get claimed I assume Housecat gets an NHL contract.

 

[joshjull]

What time do we find out if he cleared or not?

 

[Jim Bob]

What time do we find out if he cleared or not?

It is usually around noon the day after.

 

[K8fool]

Strange decision to waive Reimer so soon - but surely it's better than having the three head goalie monster debacle?

Levi did look great albeit for just one game. I don't like having two young guys but UPL-Levi are undoubtedly the best tandem on merit.

So long as he's not claimed I'm perfectly fine with Reimer as an organisational #3. I don't think it's a given that he's claimed.

Sends clear message to team. Best play.

 

[joshjull]

Strange decision to waive Reimer so soon - but surely it's better than having the three head goalie monster debacle?

Levi did look great albeit for just one game. I don't like having two young guys but UPL-Levi are undoubtedly the best tandem on merit.

So long as he's not claimed I'm perfectly fine with Reimer as an organisational #3. I don't think it's a given that he's claimed.

I believe NHL rosters get finalized today. It makes sense to send him through when a lot of other players are going through at the same time.

 

[Dirty Dog]

Walks in thread……gets confused as to where I ended up….runs out

 

[Chainshot]

I believe NHL rosters get finalized today. It makes sense to send him through when a lot of other players are going through at the same time.

Yep, rosters are due by 5:00 pm Eastern. Waiver claims are by 2:00 pm but it seems likely more folks will be on the wire today.

 

[Jim Bob]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842998779542372611

The good news is that there are a lot of goalies on waivers...

 

[Satanphonehome]

Sabres sign veteran backup to be their 3rd goalie and safety net.
Sabres send their 3rd goalie to the minors ahead of roster cutdown day, like most teams do.

Sometimes people can really overcomplicate these things.

 

[Zman5778]

Drop the discussion on the issues surrounding Reimer. NOW.

Further discussion will be pointed and deleted.

 

[Djp]

What time do we find out if he cleared or not?

I though waiver time changed to 1pm ET

 

[KeyserSoze81]

Sabres sign veteran backup to be their 3rd goalie and safety net.
Sabres send their 3rd goalie to the minors ahead of roster cutdown day, like most teams do.

Sometimes people can really overcomplicate these things.

I guess that is where much of the discussion resides. The common thought is that Levi needs 55-60 GP this year to continue developing. He will not get that as a backup, or even as a 1A/1B. Reimer's presence gives the Sabres a legit NHL backup to fall on allows Levi to develop freely in both AHL and in limited NHL callups. They still can maintain this path if Reimer clears, but this move certainly adds a reasonable amount of doubt in my mind.

 

[Djp]

Sabres sign veteran backup to be their 3rd goalie and safety net.
Sabres send their 3rd goalie to the minors ahead of roster cutdown day, like most teams do.

Sometimes people can really overcomplicate these things.

Except...

2nd goalie is waiver exempt and can easily split time between buffalo and rochrster or can do paper transactions only call him up

 

[Satanphonehome]

I guess that is where much of the discussion resides. The common thought is that Levi needs 55-60 GP this year to continue developing. He will not get that as a backup, or even as a 1A/1B. Reimer's presence gives the Sabres a legit NHL backup to fall on allows Levi to develop freely in both AHL and in limited NHL callups. They still can maintain this path if Reimer clears, but this move certainly adds a reasonable amount of doubt in my mind.

Yep, that's what some fans thought.

The Sabres, on the other hand, are giving him the Swayman/Oettinger treatment, avoiding the headaches of a 3-goalie system, and dressing the lineup that give them the best chance of winning this year.

I'm surprised at the number of fans not recognizing the final point, and how much better Levi is than Reimer right now.

 

[toddkaz]

Sabres sign veteran backup to be their 3rd goalie and safety net.
Sabres send their 3rd goalie to the minors ahead of roster cutdown day, like most teams do.

Sometimes people can really overcomplicate these things.

I agree it's not a big deal except..

Is Levi ready for the NHL?
Is Levi best suited getting 50-60 games in the AHL?
If someone claims Reimer what's the backup plan?

It feels like with Adams either there is no plan or the plan is always changing depending on the wind.

 

[Aladyyn]

Yep, that's what some fans thought.

The Sabres, on the other hand, are giving him the Swayman/Oettinger treatment, avoiding the headaches of a 3-goalie system, and dressing the lineup that give them the best chance of winning this year.

I'm surprised at the number of fans not recognizing the final point, and how much better Levi is than Reimer right now.

Checked the evolving-hockey stats and Levi last season had better numbers (dFSv% and GSAx) than Reimer in any season in his career lol

Are we so sure that any more AHL time is going to help Levi? Are we so sure that he shouldn't just be facing NHL shooters at this point in his development and with his current skill level?

 

[Gras]

Him clearing could just be a paper transaction so they could paper him up and down when Levi starts in Roch vs Buf

 

[Jim Bob]

I though waiver time changed to 1pm ET

https://x.com/i/web/status/1843343221788975539

2pm

 

[Jim Bob]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1843351654802071700

Reimer is a Duck...

 

[Chainshot]

Okay, this is now a problem.

 

[Ehran]

Well... farg.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

One of 6K or Levi gets hurt, and it's "Felix Sandstrom, come on down!"

I've been a lukewarm supporter of Adams, but this is a gamble not worth the risk imho.

 

[WiHockeyGuy]

LMAO, of course he gets claimed. What a joke.

 

[KeyserSoze81]

Veteran backup goalies with Reimer's history have value, so it's not surprising. Levi is a backup NHL goalie now. Great planning Kevyn!