Red Wings Sign Journeymen Reimer For Backup Goalie Role

The Red Wings will be Reimer’s fourth team over the past six seasons. He’s also played with the San Jose Sharks, Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers over that span.

Reimer’s numbers have worsened through each of his past three campaigns. Last season with the Sharks, Reimer was posting career worsts in goals-against average (3.48) and save percentage (.890). His 21 losses were the most he’s suffered in a single season, while his 12 wins were the fewest for Reimer since he won nine games for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2014-15.

Reimer Embroiled In Controversy

Reimer got himself into hot water in San Jose last season through his refusal to participate in the Sharks’ Pride Night celebration. Reimer wouldn’t wear the pride-themed Sharks jersey during the warm up for the game.

Speaking to San Jose Hockey Now, Reimer didn’t believe that his stance would impact his chances of landing a free-agent contract, and his quick signing with the Red Wings was proving that assessment to be correct.

“I think that my reputation and my play are the biggest things,” Reimer said. “I think that by now, people know who I am and what I’m about, what I can bring to the team and the locker room.”

Lyon Helped Panthers Playoff Run

Lyon, 30, is another journeyman veteran who was certainly proving his value last season with the Florida Panthers. Following his recall from the AHL Charlotte Checkers, Lyon went 9-4-2 with a 2.82 GAA and .914 save percentage. His play would be hepingf the Panthers squeak into the NHL playoffs, a precursor to Florida’s run to the Stanley Cup final.

Lyon began the postseason as Florida’s No. 1 goalie, ultimately giving way to Sergei Bobrovsky.