Battle Ahead For Leafs' Reimer?: James Reimer (upper body) will likely face increased competition from prospect Ben Scrivens during training camp in the fall, according to a report on Sportsnet 590 The FAN. (Updated 05/25/2012)
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Fantasy Analysis
Scrivens has been playing out of his mind in the Calder Cup playoffs and has his team within a win of the finals. Leafs' assistant general manager Dave Nonis was on the station Friday and admitted the two goalies would likely compete for one spot next fall. The Leafs have expressed a desire to upgrade their netminding, so this likely means James Reimer and Scrivens will be competing for the role of backup. Keeper leaguers need to file this away now and perhaps make adjustments, at least for the short term. (Updated 05/25/2012).
03/27/2012 22:54 'Canes eliminate Leafs from playoff run
Cam Ward stopped 32 shots for his 21st shutout and the Carolina Hurricanes eliminated the Toronto Maple Leafs from playoff contention with a 3-0 win Tuesday.
03/23/2012 22:42 Maple Leafs top Devils in shootout
James Reimer made 43 saves and all three Toronto players scored in the shootout to lead the Maple Leafs to a 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night.
03/19/2012 21:47 Bruins rout Leafs for season sweep
Benoit Pouliot scored two goals, Brian Rolston had a goal and three assists and the Boston Bruins completed a six-game season sweep of the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 8-0 win on Monday night.
03/19/2012 09:52 Neutral Zone Wrap: Dealing with stretch-run stress
The stress of handling your Fantasy team down the stretch can drive you crazy. Evan Berofsky tries to calm your nerves in his latest edition of Neutral Zone Wrap.
Reimer enters the season entrenched as the Leafs' top dog. His ascent to that spot was nothing short of miraculous considering he'd never boasted a .920 save percentage in his three years in junior and he spent almost all of the 2008-09 season in the East Coast league. He's big (6-2, 210) and fast, and he demonstrates an unflappable, easy-going demeanor that allows him to shake off bad goals and bad games with ease. Best of all, his mates love playing in front of him and seem to draw energy from every save he makes. Last season's 20 wins should grow to 30 as long as there's no sophomore skid. We don't foresee one but he is only 23 and stranger things have happened to far more touted twinetenders. (Updated 10/4/11)
