The Buffalo Sabres have claimed goaltender James Reimer off of waivers from the Anaheim Ducks, the team announced Thursday.
Reimer, 36, previously signed a one-year contract to join the Sabres on July 1. He remained with the team through its trip to Europe for the NHL Global Series but was claimed off waivers by the Ducks on Oct. 7. He has an .864 save percentage in two starts for the Ducks this season.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Devon Levi have handled the duties in net for Buffalo so far this season. Luukkonen is considered day to day after exiting ahead of the third period against Montreal on Monday, although he has not been ruled out for Thursday’s home game against St. Louis.
Felix Sandstrom, the other goaltender currently on an NHL contract with Buffalo, is currently considered day to day for Rochester.
Reimer has a .910 save percentage in 503 career games and has had a save percentage above .900 in all but one of his 15 seasons prior to 2023-24. His 215 career wins rank 11th among active goaltenders.
