Rangers add goalie depth after Friedman drops speculation on 32 Thoughts

The New York Rangers added another goalie, though the move may not be was most expect.

By Nestor Quixtan · Blue Line Station

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:00 AM

Key Things to Know

The New York Rangers added goaltender James Reimer on an Amateur Tryout (ATO) with the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack.
Insider Elliotte Friedman previously reported on 32 Thoughts that the Rangers were seeking goaltending reinforcement for Hartford.
Reimer's addition provides organizational depth while goaltender Joonas Korpisalo remains sidelined by injury.

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The New York Rangers have bolstered their goaltending depth by signing veteran netminder James Reimer to an Amateur Tryout (ATO) with the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack. The transaction followed reporting by insider Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast, where he noted the organization was seeking additional AHL goaltending bodies due to limited depth and an injury to Joonas Korpisalo.

Nestor Quixtan writes that Reimer will step into a significant AHL role behind Dylan Garand and Spencer Martin. The author also suggests the Rangers could explore the unrestricted free agent market, noting veteran goaltenders such as Petr Mrazek and Matt Murray as potential depth options if needed.

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