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Trade Him or Keep Him: James Reimer

James Reimer, Maple Leafs goaltender for the past six seasons is now eligible for unrestricted free agency.

Pre-Leafs

James Reimer was drafted out of the WHL's Red Deer Rebels in the 4th round, 99th overall at the 2006 NHL entry draft. in the following two seasons in the WHL Reimer played 90 games, with a 34-38-11 record. He had a .914 save% and a 2.70 GAA.

Post-Junior he headed to the ECHL, and the Maple Leafs then affiliate the Reading Royals. The Royals were not very good so the Leafs arranged a trade to the South Carolina Stingrays, who were heading o the Kelly cup playoffs.