The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded goalie James Reimer and forward Jeremy Morin to the San Jose Sharks for goalie Alex Stalock, Ben Smith and a conditional 2018 4th round pick.
- Darren Dreger: The condition on the pick is believed to become a 3rd rounder if the Sharks make it to the Stanley Cup Final.
The 27-year old Reimer was drafted 99th overall in the 4th round of the 2006 by the Maple Leafs. He carries a $2.3 million cap hit.
The 24-year old was drafted 45th overall in the 2nd round of the 2009 draft by the Thrashers. He carries a $800,000 cap hit.
The 28-year old was drafted 112th overall in the 4th round of the 2005 draft by the Sharks. He carries a $1.6 million cap hit.
The 27-year old was drafted 169th overall in the 6th round of the 2008 draft by the Blackhawks. He carries a $1.5 million cap hit.
Thought from the media …
- Pierre LeBrun: “No salary retained in that Sharks-Leafs deal. Ben Smith and Alex Stalock going back the other way took care of that.”
- Pierre LeBrun: “Really like that move by the Sharks, Martin Jones-James Reimer a solid duo”
- Shawn Simpson: “Reimer might not play much for Sharks. My guess he signs with Flames in the summer. He does bring game 7 experience to Sharks!!! 🙂 “
- Kevin Kurz: “Reimer could be put to use very soon. Martin Jones has started 15 of last 16, and Sharks host Montreal Monday in second of back-to-back”
- Anthony Petrielli: “Thought Reimer was becoming special when he dragged the team on his back to the playoffs. Then they acquired Bernier &he was never the same.”
- Scott Cullen: “Seems rather inexpensive for SJ goaltending insurance.”
- General Fanager: “#Sharks meanwhile projected to end the season with $136,210 in space, $633,374 cap space on deadline day.”
- General Fanager: “#Leafs now have 28 picks in next 3 drafts. 17 of which are in the first 4 rounds.”
- Jason Brough: “Everyone saying the Leafs didn’t do well in that trade. Stalock might be the worst goalie in the NHL. They did great!”
- Rob Longley: “#Sharks GM Doug Wilson: “James is an experience goaltender who will add to our depth … as we head down the stretch.” #Leafs”
- Scott Wheeler: “It’ll be 5-6 years before the Leafs know if they got anything from the only goalie to take them to the playoffs in a decade.”