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Senators Sign James Reimer to One-Year, One-Way Deal Worth $850,000

The move addresses Ottawa’s goaltending gap created by Linus Ullmark’s personal leave.

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Apr 17, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender James Reimer (47) makes a blocker save during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
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Apr 1, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Buffalo Sabres goalie James Reimer (47) warms up prior to the start of game against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Ottawa announced Monday the agreement runs through the end of the 2025–26 season on a one-way contract.
  • The signing follows an ongoing personal leave for starter Linus Ullmark, with Leevi Merilainen handling starts and Hunter Shepard serving as backup.
  • Reimer is eligible to join the NHL roster immediately under the terms of the new contract.
  • The 37-year-old, a 525-game NHL veteran with a .910 career save percentage, joined Belleville on an AHL tryout after playing for Canada at the Spengler Cup.
  • He allowed six goals on 28 shots in his Belleville debut, a 6–5 overtime loss to Rochester on Jan. 11.