Veteran has played 501 NHL games and adds depth at the position for Ducks who start the season without John Gibson.

Just hours before NHL teams are required to finalize their season-opening rosters, a handful of players were claimed off waivers on Monday. The Anaheim Ducks claimed goaltender James Reimer from the Buffalo Sabres.

With 58 players being placed on waivers yesterday, it almost felt like a given that a team would claim at least one of them. The Ducks were one of those teams, claiming goaltender James Reimer off waivers from the Buffalo Sabres.

Reimer traveled to Germany and Prague with the team as a third goalie, but general manager Kevyn Adams made it clear prior to the trip that the team wasn't interested in keeping three on its roster like it did for much of last season.

James Reimer was among a handful of players scooped up by new teams on waivers ahead of Monday's 5 p.m. ET deadline for all 32 NHL clubs to finalize their season-opening rosters.Here's a quick look at the moves: Player Position Claimed By From Zach Aston-Reese F Columbus Blue Jackets Vegas Golden Knights Raphael Lavoie F Golden Knights Edmonton Oilers Jiri Patera G Vancouver Canucks Boston Bruins James Reimer G Anaheim Ducks Buffalo Sabres Cole Schwindt F Golden Knights Calgary Flames The Sabres signed Reimer to a one-year,

Out of this trio, Reimer is easily the most notable. The 36-year-old signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Sabres during this off-season with the hope of competing for B

The Anaheim Ducks claimed veteran goaltender James Reimer off waivers from the Buffalo Sabres on Monday. Reimer, 36, had signed a one-year deal for $1 million with the Sabres in free agency on July 2.

The Ducks have claimed goaltender James Reimer off waivers from the Buffalo Sabres. In addition, goaltender John Gibson has been placed on Injured Reserve (appendectomy) and goaltender Calle Clang has been assigned to the San Diego Gulls,