james reimer News

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie James Reimer was oh so close to becoming a legend in the world's most hockey mad town. After 8 seasons without playoffs, and decades in the hockey doldrums, Reimer was under 90 seconds from a series win over the Boston Bruins.

Boston - The Toronto Maple Leafs fell behind 1-0 in the second against the Bruins in Boston Saturday but clearly felt 9 years without a playoff win was enough. By the 53 second mark of the third Phil Kessel had given them a 3-1 lead and they went on to a 4-2 win.

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle has been patient with his two young goalies. But comes a time one of them has to step up and show he's the man, show he's capable of being the number one go-to-guy, and after practice Tuesday, Carlyle said as much.

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie James Reimer is close to a return after straining his MCL on Feb. 11. Reports out of Toronto suggest the Leafs number one goalie could be back as early as Monday night in a road tilt against the Philadelphia Flyers.

James Reimer returned to the ice nine days after straining his MCL Feb. 11 and did not look strong. He skated tentatively and as a handful of other Leafs, Reimer stuck with light drills with goalie coach Rick St. Croix.

Toronto - If you're even remotely interested in the Toronto Maple Leafs, I’m sure you’ve already heard the news. And if you haven't, you've probably suspected.

The Toronto Maple Leafs provide news for fans almost daily. On Saturday it was a 6-0 pounding of the Montreal Canadiens in the Bell Centre, an extra newsworthy result, and now there's James Reimer's injury and a visit from disposed GM Brian Burke.

In what must surely be the lowest moment in the Montreal Canadiens season to date, the arch-rival Toronto Maple Leafs walloped them, 6-0, at home in the Bell Centre Saturday. To add salt to the wound the game was on the CBC's annual Hockey Day in Canada.

The Toronto Maple Leafs may not miss departing goaltending coach Francois Allaire - according to him, they have a few other guys who think they can do the job.

Look, I don't say this with any pleasure and did not want it to be so. In fact, though not a member of the Leaf Nation - it seems to exact too much pain - I feel their missing the playoffs is bad for the NHL. They should be there.