James Reimer's return to the Toronto Maple Leafs crease was short-lived.
The Maple Leafs announced Monday that they have released the 37-year-old netminder from his professional tryout, which he signed on Sept. 26.
Reimer was brought in to serve as depth for Toronto after Joseph Woll was announced to be taking a personal leave of absence.
The Maple Leafs claimed former Montreal Canadiens goalie Cayden Primeau off waivers earlier Monday. The move seemingly fleshed out Toronto's situation in net, with Anthony Stolarz as the starter and Dennis Hildeby and Primeau behind him.
Reimer began his career with five-plus seasons in Toronto before being traded to the San Jose Sharks midway through the 2015-16 campaign.
He played 207 games with the Canadian club, posting an 85-76-23 record with a .914 save percentage and 2.83 goals-against average.
Reimer enjoyed a career year in 2012-13, leading the Maple Leafs to the playoffs for the first time in the salary-cap era and collecting votes for the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP.
Since leaving the Maple Leafs, the Marweena, Man., native has bounced around the league, featuring stints with the Sharks, Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks and Buffalo Sabres.
In 24 games last season for the Sabres and Ducks, Reimer posted an .896 save percentage and 3.04 GAA.
