James Reimer

James Reimer is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender who is playing for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League (NHL). Selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, Reimer has played with various NHL teams throughout his career including San Jose Sharks, Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Detroit Red Wings.

Reimer gained recognition during his rookie year with the Maple Leafs for his solid performances, earning nicknames like "The Status'' and "Optimus Reim''. Notably, Reimer has played with the Maple Leafs for most of his career. As of April 2024, he is under one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings.

James Reimer’s Personal Information

James Reimer's Early Days

James Reimer started his journey at age of 12 despite his parents' initial hesitation. He was soon noticed by agent Ray Petkau when he was 13. Reimer slowly progressed in his field and earned awards for his performance.

Reimer was selected by the Red Deer Rebels in the Western Hockey League but his starting in junior hockey was slow. Eventually, he improved his games and caught the attention of the Maple Leafs who drafted him in 2006.

James Reimer's Personal Life

Reimer follows Christianity and is a very religious person in his personal life. On March 18, 2023, he made headlines for not wearing a pride-themed jersey during warmups before a game due to religious reasons. In a statement, Reimer expressed that all individuals have value and that people from LGBTQ+ should be welcomed in all aspects of the game of hockey. However, he does not endorse anything that conflicts with his religious beliefs.

James Reimer's Family Background

James Reimer was born to Harold and Marlene Reimer in Atborg, Manitoba.

His father Harlod is a businessman, specializing in moving homes. Growing up, he was a big fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs team and admired goaltender Ed Belfour. James has three siblings, one brother Mark and two sisters Christy and Amanda who played an important role during his development in the sport. James's sister Christy along with her husband and son moved to Red Deer, Alberta, to support her brother James during his junior years at the WHL. Despite tough times, in James's career, his sister Christy always had his back who supported him emotionally and encouraged him to do better. Reimer's brother Mark also played a significant role in his early days. James used to shoot pucks at him in their backyard rink, helping James hone his skills as a goaltender.

James Reimer's Wife

James Reimer is married to April Reimer. The duo met when James was playing junior hockey at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

April has been subjected to online abuse and criticism due to her husband's performance as a goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite criticism, she stood up for herself and her husband. She took her social media to address the negativity writing "Don’t mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance or my kindness as weakness #goaliewifeproblems." Her tweet gained attention and support from many fans.

James Reimer's Kids

James Reimer and April have three kids together, daughters Lenox and Nevaeh and a son named Evan. Their two daughters were born in 2017 and 2019 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida while Reimer was a member of the Panthers.

James Reimer's Social Media

James Reimer is not available on any social media platforms.

James Reimer's Net Worth

Unfortunately, there are no concrete details regarding James Reimer's net worth on any public domain.

Nonetheless, he has earned around $32,891,585 throughout his NHL career. Moreover, he is under a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings under a salary of $1,500,000.

James Reimer's Investments

James Reimer has not disclosed any details regarding his investments in any public sector.

James Reimer as a Brand Ambassador

James Reimer has not signed any brand deals as of yet.

James Reimer's Career Stats

All of James Reimer's career stats across various seasons are mentioned below:

Regular Season

Playoffs

James Reimer's Contracts

James Reimer has signed six contracts in his NHL career which are worth a total value of $34,790,000.

The first contract he signed was a three-year contract with the Maple Leafs for $1,790,000. The second contract he signed was a three-year contract extension worth $5,400,000 with the same team. His cap hit stood at $1,800,000. His next contract was a two-year extension with the Maple Leafs for $4,600,000. The fourth contract he signed was a five-year contract with the Florida Panthers for $17,000,000. Additionally, the cap hit stood at $3,400,000. Moving forward, he signed a two-year contract with the San Jose Sharks for $4,500,000.

As of now, James Reimer is under a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings for $1,500,000.

James Reimer's Achievements

James Reimer may not have won any specific awards but he has had best years in both junior hockey and in the NHL.

During his time in the WHL, James saw the best season in 2006-07 with the Red Deer Rebels where he recorded 26 wins in 60 games with a GAA of 2.66 and a save percentage of .912. In the NHL, he excelled with the Maple Leafs during the 2012-13 season where he played 33 games with a stellar goals-against average (GAA) of 2.46 and an impressive save percentage of .924.

James Reimer's Diet

James Reimer’s game day breakfast includes eating scrambled eggs, sausages, oatmeal and lots of water.

James Reimer's house

The information about where James Reimer lives is not known. However, James along with his wife and kids spend their off-season in Kelowna, British Columbia.

James Reimer's cars

James Reimer has not disclosed information regarding his car collection.