Rookie Dylan Garand has started every one of the New York Rangers’ games since star Igor Shesterkin went down with a season-ending injury — but he’ll get a break on Monday night. The 38-year-old James Reimer, who signed a one-year…
The New York Rangers signed veteran goaltender James Reimer to a one-year, $850,000 contract and announced he will start Monday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 38-year-old enters his 17th NHL season after earning the deal following a 35-save shutout for the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack on a professional tryout.
Reimer's addition provides relief for 24-year-old rookie Dylan Garand, who started eight consecutive games following a season-ending injury to Igor Shesterkin. Head coach Mike Sullivan noted that the signing helps ease Garand's workload as the Rangers prepare to face the Kings at Madison Square Garden.
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