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# 2
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/james-reimer-rookie-goalie-sensations/
- Published: 2011-03-21T16:00:29.000Z
- Updated: 2011-03-21T16:00:29.000Z
- Author: Julian Sanchez
- Tags: #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01

As anyone following the NHL even remotely can imagine, Maple Leafs fans are kind of interested in some kid named [James Reimer](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54304/james-reimer?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). I'm not going to say that he single-handedly saved the Maple Leafs' year but mostly because I know that, [contrary to media reports](http://theleafsnation.com/2011/3/17/assigning-a-narrative?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), James Reimer has used both hands to move the Leafs from second straight disaster to a long shot for the playoffs.

At the risk of making him the subject of every Noon Number - Do you know [how many Leafs' rookie goalies have won nine games in their first year?](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/Maple-Leafs-Rookie-Goalies-James-Reimer/) \- here is one more:

There have only been three rookie goalies from the 1995-96 season to pick up 13 wins in their inaugural season along with a save percentage above .920 and were under 25\. Here's where Reimer's rookie season fits in thus far:

| **Rk** | **Player**                                                                                                | **Season** | **Age** | **Tm** | **GP** | **W** | **L** | **T/O** | **SV%** | **GAA** | **SO** |
| ------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------- | ------- | ------ | ------ | ----- | ----- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------ |
| 1      | [Henrik Lundqvist](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54202/henrik-lundqvist?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | 2005-06    | 23      | NYR    | 53     | 30    | 12    | 9       | 0.922   | 2.24    | 2      |
| 2      | James Reimer                                                                                              | 2010-11    | 22      | TOR    | 28     | 15    | 7     | 4       | 0.922   | 2.59    | 2      |
| 3      | [Marty Turco](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54865/marty-turco?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)           | 2000-01    | 25      | DAL    | 26     | 13    | 6     | 1       | 0.925   | 1.90    | 3      |

Something to keep in mind is that Turco and Aebischer were playing on a couple of powerhouse teams when they put up their numbers. There's still a way to go but if Reimer can keep it up that's some good company among which to end his season.