Confirmed with Link: Sabres Sign G James Reimer to 1-year, $1 million Deal; On Waivers 10/6/2024

[Aladyyn]

Uhm no. Some have their beliefs and whether you or anyone like it or not they are entitled to their opinions.

edit: And I am not religious at all.

And just like that we are entitled to think whatever we want about people who hold these opinions. So yes, f*** homophobes.

 

[Jage]

And just like that we are entitled to think whatever we want about people who hold these opinions. So yes, f*** homophobes.

Edit: Yes, you are.

 

[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.

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

And just like that we are entitled to think whatever we want about people who hold these opinions. So yes, f*** homophobes.

I don't know the background around Reimer, but if he doesn't want to wear a politicized jersey, that is his right. People shouldn't squawk when someone refuses the military one. I want my team to be open to the gay community and welcoming but there is a lot of nuance in the discussion beyond just being pro-gay marriage, Some people have strong opinions on the transgender issue and it's possible to be pro gay rights and not agree with everything the current flag represents.

 

[joshjull]

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

 

[WiHockeyGuy]

Uhm no. Some have their beliefs and whether you or anyone like it or not they are entitled to their opinions.

edit: And I am not religious at all.

Christian man holds Christian beliefs, news at 11. Should be a non-issue but hey, this probably isn't the forum to delve that deep into this.

All that said, surprised they waived him, but this team makes no sense so...

 

[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.