NHL analyst Jeremy Tingly believes three Canadian teams could be in the mix for James Reimer: the Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers, and Toronto Maple Leafs. With August looming, the NHL free-agent pool has grown thinner, but there's still some veteran depth to be found. Among the marquee unsigned names is 37-year-old goalie James Reimer, and <a href='https://www.nhltraderumors.me/2025/07/3-potential-free-agent-destinations-for_26.html' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>he appears hungry for one final NHL season.</a> <a href='https://www.nhl.com/player/james-reimer-8473503' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>James Reimer</a> split time last year between the Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks, finishing with a record of 10-10-2 with one shutout in 24 games. <h3>Reimer could be used as a backup to the backup on several teams</h3> While he has fallen to the backup role in recent years, Reimer could be a decent depth signing as a veteran No. 3 who competes for a backup role in training camp. There are three Canadian teams that have been linked as possible landing spots per NHL analyst James Tingly of 'NHL Trade Rumors': Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Toronto. The long American team that has emerged is the San Jose Sharks. <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/nhl-analyst-reveals-reasons-oilers-could-target-152-win-goalie-in-offseason-trade' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>The Oilers, who need depth</a> in goal beyond Stuart Skinner, could use Reimer's experience. Reimer is a known entity for the Leafs, as he has played multiple seasons there in the past, and Toronto can likely view him as an insurance policy should they be challenged at goaltending depth again. The Jets, on the other hand, could bring in a vet to balance their crease and mentor younger netminders. As far as potential landing spots go, the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs are likely in the market for a veteran #3 option. The Winnipeg Jets could also look at adding a veteran before the start of training camp as well to round out their roster. Regardless, Reimer is going to have options and is likely to sign a contract at some point this summer. - James Tingly <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/NHLTradeRumors/status/1949098968270463138'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks, the lone American team of interest, could circle back on Reimer, as they look for a mentor-type role for some of their inexperienced goaltenders. Reimer will not sign for much, perhaps just a league-minimum deal, but he will not sign unless there is a serious opportunity to play in the NHL next season. Expect him to sign before the training camp opens in September.