Report: Maple Leafs unlikely to honor Reimer during Panthers game
James Reimer shouldn't expect to see a pre-produced video tribute when he returns to Air Canada Centre as a member of the Florida Panthers.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are unlikely to officially recognize Reimer on Thursday night beyond a quick turn on the arena's in-house camera, according to Postmedia's Lance Hornby.
Roberto Luongo will start the game for Florida.
The Leafs took a similar stance when Pittsburgh Penguins forward Phil Kessel returned last season, but did honor former captain Dion Phaneuf when the defenseman came back to Toronto as a member of the Ottawa Senators in March.
Reimer spent parts of six seasons with the Leafs from 2010-16, leading them to a first-round playoff appearance in 2013. He ranks second in franchise history in save percentage (.914) and 10th in wins (85).
The 28-year-old was traded to the San Jose Sharks in 2015-16 and signed a five-year contract with the Panthers on July 1.