James Reimer
| Position | Goaltender | Current Team | Buffalo Sabres |
| Catches | Left | Current Contract | 1 years |
| Height | 6'2" | Expires | 2024-25 |
| Weight (lbs) | 200 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 37 |
| Age | 36 (Mar 15, 1988) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2006, Round 4, Overall 99 (TOR) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2024 | Anaheim Ducks | Lost on Waivers to Buffalo Sabres | |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Buffalo Sabres | Claimed on Waivers from Anaheim Ducks | |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Anaheim Ducks | Placed on Waivers | |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Buffalo Sabres | Lost on Waivers to Anaheim Ducks | |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Anaheim Ducks | Claimed on Waivers from Buffalo Sabres | |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Buffalo Sabres | Placed on Waivers | |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Buffalo Sabres | Signed 1 year @ $1.000M AAV starting in 2024-25 | |
| Jul 1, 2023 | Detroit Red Wings | Signed 1 year @ $1.500M AAV starting in 2023-24 | |
| Jul 28, 2021 | San Jose Sharks | Signed 2 years @ $2.250M AAV starting in 2021-22 | |
| Jul 1, 2016 | Florida Panthers | Signed 5 years @ $3.400M AAV starting in 2016-17 | |
| Jul 26, 2014 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Signed 2 years @ $2.300M AAV starting in 2014-15 | |
| Jun 9, 2011 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Signed 3 years @ $1.800M AAV starting in 2011-12 | |
| Mar 19, 2008 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Signed to an entry level contract. |
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Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 36 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | - | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
Signed: July 2, 2024
Team: Buffalo Sabres
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 1.14
Previous Contracts
Standard Contract (UFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 35 | M-NTC | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | - | - | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | UFA | |
| Total | - | - | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 |
Signed: July 1, 2023
Team: Detroit Red Wings
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 1.8
Clause: Player has a 7 team no-trade list.
Standard Contract (UFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 33 | M-NTC | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | - | - | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 | UFA | |
| 2022-23 | 34 | M-NTC | $2,250,000 | $2,250,000 | - | - | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | $2,750,000 | UFA | |
| Total | - | - | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 |
Signed: July 28, 2021
Team: San Jose Sharks
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 2.76
Clause: Player has a 5 team no trade list in 2021-22 and 2022-23.
Standard Contract (UFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 28 | $3,400,000 | $3,400,000 | - | $1,250,000 | $3,250,000 | $4,500,000 | $4,500,000 | UFA | ||
| 2017-18 | 29 | $3,400,000 | $3,400,000 | - | - | $3,200,000 | $3,200,000 | $3,200,000 | UFA | ||
| 2018-19 | 30 | $3,400,000 | $3,400,000 | - | - | $3,100,000 | $3,100,000 | $3,100,000 | UFA | ||
| 2019-20 | 31 | $3,400,000 | $3,400,000 | - | - | $3,100,000 | $3,100,000 | $3,100,000 | UFA | ||
| 2020-21 | 32 | $3,400,000 | $3,400,000 | - | $2,250,000 | $850,000 | $3,100,000 | $3,100,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | $3,500,000 | $13,500,000 | $17,000,000 | $17,000,000 |
Signed: July 1, 2016
Team: Florida Panthers
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 4.66
Standard Contract (RFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | 26 | $2,300,000 | $2,300,000 | - | - | $2,600,000 | $2,600,000 | $2,600,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2015-16 | 27 | $2,300,000 | $2,300,000 | - | - | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $4,600,000 | $4,600,000 | $4,600,000 |
Signed: July 26, 2014
Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 3.33
Standard Contract (RFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | 23 | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 | - | $500,000 | $1,700,000 | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 | RFA | ||
| 2012-13 | 24 | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 | - | - | $1,600,000 | $1,600,000 | $1,600,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2013-14 | 25 | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 | - | - | $1,600,000 | $1,600,000 | $1,600,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | $500,000 | $4,900,000 | $5,400,000 | $5,400,000 |
Signed: June 9, 2011
Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA-arb
Cap %: 2.8
Entry Level Contract
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | 20 | $546,667 | $596,667 | $25,000 | $55,000 | $475,000 | $530,000 | $62,500 | ELC | ||
| 2009-10 | 21 | $546,667 | $596,667 | $25,000 | $55,000 | $500,000 | $555,000 | $62,500 | ELC | ||
| 2010-11 | 22 | $546,667 | $596,667 | $100,000 | $55,000 | $500,000 | $555,000 | $62,500 | ELC | ||
| Total | $150,000 | $165,000 | $1,475,000 | $1,640,000 | $187,500 |
Signed: Mar 19, 2008
Team: Toronto Maple Leafs
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA