Controversy-Riddled Goalie to Hit the Open Market
James Reimer's second tenure with the San Jose Sharks ended on a less impressive note than his initial stint.
In contrast to his instrumental role in the franchise's best playoff run back in 2016, this time around he became a source of controversy.
Reimer's choice to distance himself from the pride movement attracted severe backlash, his traditionalist views provoking an onslaught of criticism from many fans.
According to his agent, it seems the Sharks no longer require Reimer's veteran goaltending services, leading to their parting of ways.
Controversial, Yet Sought-After Free Agent
Despite the controversy, Reimer's availability as a free agent is likely to attract a significant amount of interest, given the current scarcity in the goalie market.
While many fans hate him, would you want James Reimer on your team?
As Read on House Of Hockey - Controversial Goalie Set to Hit Free Agency After Media Storm
| POLL | ||
JUIN 21 | 123 ANSWERS Controversy-Riddled Goalie to Hit the Open Market Do you think James Reimer will sign a new deal in free agency? | ||
| Yes | 87 | 70.7 % |
| No | 36 | 29.3 % |
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YESTERDAY
MAY 29, 2026
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| G | A | PTS | ||
| Taylor Hall | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Logan Stankoven | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Jackson Blake | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Seth Jarvis | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Cole Caufield | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Eric Robinson | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Sebastian Aho | - | 1 | 1 | |
| William Carrier | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Lane Hutson | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Alexander Nikishin | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Andrei Svechnikov | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Frederik Andersen | - | - | - | |
| Josh Anderson | - | - | - | |
| Zachary Bolduc | - | - | - | |
| Alexandre Carrier | - | - | - | |
| Jalen Chatfield | - | - | - | |
| Kirby Dach | - | - | - | |
| Phillip Danault | - | - | - | |
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