Rangers’ Goalie Shortage Lands Veteran James Reimer in Hartford

The New York Rangers have begun to address their newfound goaltending shortage as the Hartford Wolf Pack have announced the signing of veteran James Reimer to a professional tryout.

A Toronto Maple Leafs draft pick from 2006, Reimer was selected 99th overall in the fourth round. The now 38-year-old netminder has played with eight different NHL teams throughout his 16-year career, which includes 539 games played and a record of 232-191-67.

Reimer most recently spent time with the Ottawa Senators, where he played in 14 games last season. In those games, he put up a 7-4-2 record and posted an .886 save percentage with a 2.42 GAA. His career stat line contains a .909 save percentage with a 2.87 GAA.

With stints in Anaheim, Buffalo, Detroit, San Jose, Carolina, Florida, and Toronto, Reimer has become quite the journeyman between the pipes. While he may suit up in games with the Wolf Pack, his chances of signing a proper contract and getting a look with the Rangers are likely a long shot. This is surely just an opportunity to provide youngster Callum Tung with a seasoned veteran backup in the AHL.

The Wolf Pack are back in action Friday night as they take on the Charlotte Checkers, the Florida Panthers' AHL affiliate, on the road.