InGoal Radio Episode 267 with James Reimer
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In InGoal Radio Episode 267, James Reimer — who surpassed 500 NHL games with the Detroit Red Wings before signing with the Buffalo Sabres — discusses how his technique, mindset, and offseason approach evolved over 15 seasons. Reimer offers specific advice on quickly building relationships with new goalie coaches and teammates, and how to stay sharp and play your best even when your playing time is limited.
- James Reimer surpassed the 500-game NHL milestone last season with the Detroit Red Wings and has signed with the Buffalo Sabres for the upcoming season.
- Reimer explains how to maintain your game and perform at your best during stretches of limited playing time — a challenge he faced firsthand in Detroit.
- Building fast, productive relationships with new goalie coaches and teammates is a learnable skill Reimer developed across multiple NHL organizations.
- Parents of young goalies struggling with results can help by focusing on love of the game over outcomes, a topic covered in the episode's dedicated parents segment.
- The new CCM AXIS XF goalie pants feature improved padding and better out-of-the-box mobility, reviewed in the episode's gear segment.
Episode 267 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an in-person interview with NHL veteran James Reimer.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Reimer shares lessons from a 15-season NHL career that saw him surpass the 500-game milestone last season with the Detroit Red Wings before signing with the Buffalo Sabres for the upcoming season. Reimer talks into how his technique, mindset and offseason approach have all evolved during that time, as well as advice on how to quickly build relationships with goalie coaches and teammates on a new team, and how to find your game and play your best even when you’re not playing a lot, something he experienced in Detroit last year.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we talk about how parents can help younger goalies who love the game but may be struggling with their results.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAnd in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the new CCM AXIS XF pants, with better padding and improved mobility out of the box.
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