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James Reimer Scouting Report

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Created: Feb. 27, 2024
Updated: Mar. 2, 2024
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Goaltender
Age when scouted: 35
Projection: #2B
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Mar. 15, 1988
Height: 6' 2 | 188 cm
Weight: 220 lbs | 100 kg
Drafted: 99 overall, 2006 round 4 (Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs TOR)
Contract: $1,500,000 over 1 year (Cap hit: $1,500,000)
Has only played five games since December 27th.
Mixed results overall ... but last two games (Feb 17 / 25th) were both solid starts ... two wins ... one via shutout vs Calgary ... stopped 72 of 74 shots he faced
Veteran back-up at this stage of his career
Butterfly style. Mid-range athleticism. There are times he makes himself 'small' when fronting the shooter and dropping / leans forward or sits 'down' in the butterfly - exposes room over his shoulders.
Still has enough game to steal some points for his team on occasion.
Expiring contract. Pending UFA. 35 years old. Cap hit = $1.5M - Contract armed with 7 team no trade clause.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAASv%
2023-24Detroit Red WingsNHL253.110.904
2022-23San Jose SharksNHL433.480.89
2021-22San Jose SharksNHL482.90.911
  • Blocker: 71
  • Compete/Consistency: 70
  • Glove: 64
  • High Net Coverage: 66
  • Lateral Quickness: 67
  • Low Net Coverage: 72
  • Positioning: 75
  • Puck Play: 66
  • Rebound Control: 74
  • Stops in Traffic: 70
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency
  • 10%: Blocker, Glove, High Net Coverage, Lateral Quickness, Low Net Coverage, Positioning, Stops in Traffic,
  • 8%: Rebound Control
  • 2%: Puck Play