Former Sabres Goalie Quickly Placed On Waivers By New Team

A former Buffalo Sabres goalie has hit the waiver wire.

By Michael DeRosa · The Hockey News

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 7:39 PM

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The New York Rangers have placed former Buffalo Sabres goalie James Reimer on waivers.
Reimer's waiver placement comes less than two weeks after he signed a one-year contract with New York.
The roster decision coincides with Rangers goalie Joonas Korpisalo nearing a return from injury.

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The New York Rangers have placed veteran goaltender James Reimer on waivers less than two weeks after signing him. Reimer had joined the Rangers late last month on a one-year contract, but the move comes as fellow goaltender Joonas Korpisalo nears a return from injury.

Reimer made a single appearance for the Rangers on October 26 against the Los Angeles Kings, where he was pulled after allowing three goals on eight shots in the first period. The netminder previously spent the 2024-25 season with the Buffalo Sabres, recording a 10-8-2 record before parting ways in the 2025 off-season.

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