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Florida Panthers Trade G James Reimer to Create Additional Cap Space

On Sunday, June. 30, the Florida Panthers traded goaltender James Reimer to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for goaltender Scott Darling and a 2020 sixth-round draft pick.

The Panthers originally signed James Reimer back in the summer of 2016 to a five-year, $17 million contract worth $3.4M annually.

Reimer spent three seasons in South Florida, taking part in a grand total of 123 games, owning a record of 53-42-16 with a .912 SV% and a 2.85 GAA. During his time with the Cats, Reimer primarily served as the team’s backup, occasionally stepping in as the No.