Maple Leafs reunite with Reimer on PTO

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 23: Toronto Maple Leafs goalie James Reimer had a rough two periods with three goals scored on him by Nashville Predators Filip Forsberg alone during the second period of their NHL hockey game at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Toronto Star/Todd Korol (Todd Korol/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
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James Reimer is back where it all began.

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed the veteran goalie to a professional tryout Friday, the team announced.

Reimer was a fourth-round pick by the Maple Leafs in 2006 and spent the first six seasons of his NHL career in Toronto.

The 37-year-old posted an .896 save percentage in 24 appearances last season with the Anaheim Ducks and Buffalo Sabres. He owns a .910 save percentage over his 15-year career.

Reimer could provide the Maple Leafs with some key insurance between the pipes. Joseph Woll is on a leave of absence to attend to a family matter, leaving Dennis Hildeby and his six games of NHL experience next on the depth chart behind Anthony Stolarz.

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