"Karma for James Reimer" - NHL Twitter trolls Sharks goalie after horror show against Canucks

On Thursday, March 23, the San Jose Sharks' netminder, James Reimer, conceded seven goals in a 7-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.Reimer was embroiled in a controversy less than a week ago for refusing to wear the pride jersey. He was slammed by Sharks fans after a poor performance during Thursday's game and called it Karma for his refusal to wear the pride jersey.Here's how Sharks fans reacted to Reimer's poor performance on the night:Jordan Kiss@jordankisspxpJames Reimer allowed as many goals as there are colours in a rainbow.41James Reimer allowed as many goals as there are colours in a rainbow.Yours in Sport@jamesesiddallThings I like: 1) My new shirt! 2) Putting a bunch of pucks past James Reimer, homophobic goaltender! 3)Big dubs! But I’m also really gonna miss John. Mixed feels. #Canucks3Things I like: 1) My new shirt! 2) Putting a bunch of pucks past James Reimer, homophobic goaltender! 3)Big dubs! 😄 But I’m also really gonna miss John. 😢Mixed feels. #Canucks https://t.co/l9SLuGEeHYAndrew Wadden@andrewwaddenApparently the only thing James Reimer dislikes more than pride jerseys is stopping pucks.353Apparently the only thing James Reimer dislikes more than pride jerseys is stopping pucks.Victoria Denault@BooksbyVictoria#JamesReimer was in net for the @SanJoseSharks. Perhaps he has bigger things to concentrate on than what jersey is on his back in warm-ups. #karma #homophobia1#JamesReimer was in net for the @SanJoseSharks. Perhaps he has bigger things to concentrate on than what jersey is on his back in warm-ups. #karma #homophobia https://t.co/JebJqtvbIQLee Powell@leepowellSTNot to pile on, but yeah some karma for James Reimer.4Not to pile on, but yeah some karma for James Reimer.Jevin@JevCorIt might be petty of me but watching James Reimer get absolutely lit up after his anti pride night shit is so satisfying. #nhl #pride1It might be petty of me but watching James Reimer get absolutely lit up after his anti pride night shit is so satisfying. #nhl #prideLorne Gardner@ThatGuy72Watching James Reimer get throttled is the perfect kickoff to what’s going to be a tremendous weekend! 15Watching James Reimer get throttled is the perfect kickoff to what’s going to be a tremendous weekend! 😃Kirbee@kirbeepSomeone’s gotta make sure James Reimer namesearches himself tonight8Someone’s gotta make sure James Reimer namesearches himself tonightSofía♈️🥀@grimfeminineHas James Reimer considered being good at hockey? It seems not. Homophobic AND can't stop pucks, buddy that's so embarrassing.10Has James Reimer considered being good at hockey? It seems not. Homophobic AND can't stop pucks, buddy that's so embarrassing.fourteen in a row@patrickshmatrikJames Reimer is now 0-1-1 following his coming out as a bigot. #SJSharks1James Reimer is now 0-1-1 following his coming out as a bigot. #SJSharksblbpbpbpp@ppenejejeuwjJames Reimer sure got his holes filled1James Reimer sure got his holes filledLee Powell@leepowellSTJames Reimer's days of going to the rink and getting paid to do it may be waning. At least at this level.2James Reimer's days of going to the rink and getting paid to do it may be waning. At least at this level.With a save percentage of .891, James Reimer is the league's tenth worst goalie. He had a .667 save percentage against the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. He's appeared in 37 games this season and has conceded 125 goals.James Reimer #47 of the San Jose Sharks makes a save in the third period against the Edmonton Oilers on March 20, 2023 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Lawrence Scott/Getty Images)The San Jose Sharks have only won 10 games and lost 18, with eight of their losses coming in overtime under Reimer's goaltendind.In terms of goaltending. The San Jose Sharks have the worst goaltenders this season. Kaapo Kahkonen is another goaltender for the Sharks, who is ranked as the second worst goalie in the league with a save percentage of .879.James Reimer's NHL career and achievementsJames Reimer has had an impressive career in the National Hockey League (NHL). Reimer, born on March 15, 1988, currently plays for the San Jose Sharks but has also played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, and Carolina Hurricanes.San Jose Sharks v Boston BruinsJames Reimer began his hockey career when he was 12 years old, playing minor hockey in his hometown. He later played junior hockey for the Western Hockey League's Red Deer Rebels.The 35-year-old goaltender played in the ECHL after turning professional. During this time, he was named the ECHL playoffs' most valuable player, and the Stingrays won the Kelly Cup in 2009.James Reimer's NHL debut came during the 2010-11 season with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He went on to play an instrumental role in the team's success. In 2013, he had the best save percentage in Toronto Maple Leafs history with a then .918. Aside from his NHL career, Reimer also plays for Canada internationally. He first represented his country at the 2011 World Championship.How have the San Jose Sharks played this season?The 2022-23 NHL season for the San Jose Sharks (19-38-15) has not gone as well as expected by their fans. The team is currently placed 31st in the league standings and has the fourth worst goal differential in the league at minus 75.The San Jose Sharks will now travel to the Scotiabank Saddledome arena to face the Calgary Flames on Saturday, March 25. The puck drop for the game is scheduled for 1 p.m ET.

No Results Found