"A former Toronto Maple Leafs goalie looks to be getting one more crack at the NHL. That shot will be coming with a division rival, however. On Thursday night, Darren Dreger reported the Ottawa Senators would be signing former Maple Leafs netminder James Reimer to an AHL Professional Tryout contract. The news comes as no surprise following the Senators' debacle in Colorado. The @Senators have signed veteran goalie James Reimer to an AHL PTO. Expect Reimer to report to Ottawa in a few days with an NHL contract. Ultimately, the hope is Reimer will provide good backup to Linus Ullmark when he returns from Personal Leave.- Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) January 9, 2026"
"The Avalanche walloped the Senators 8-2, scoring six goals in the second period. The Avalanche chased starter Leevi Merilainen after scoring three times. Backup Mads Sogard gave up five in the second, leading Merilainen to return to close out the third period. The Senators' goaltending situation hasn't been easy of late. Starter Linus Ullmark is away from the club for personal reasons. The Senators issued an official statement condemning unfounded online chatter attacking Ullmark's absence. Be that as it may, the Senators are desperate for stability in the crease. That's why the 37-year-old Reimer should provide some of that. Judging from Dreger's comments, Reimer should get a quick conditioning stint in the AHL before joining the NHL team."
The Ottawa Senators signed veteran goaltender James Reimer to an AHL Professional Tryout contract, with expectations he will report in days and receive an NHL contract. The move follows an 8-2 loss to Colorado that exposed instability in the crease and saw backups chased from the game. Starter Linus Ullmark remains away for personal reasons amid condemned online chatter about his absence. Reimer, 37, is expected to undergo a brief conditioning stint in the AHL before joining the NHL roster, with the Senators planning to pair him with Ullmark for stability.
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