"Winner Takes the Number": James Reimer Teases Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews over #34 Jersey

James Reimer must cede his old No. 34 to rightful heir Auston Matthews

Who should walk past James Reimer as he was quizzed on Auston Matthews’ inheriting his sweater number than the captain himself in a bit of kismet.

"Winner takes the number": James Reimer teases Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews over #34 jersey

Toronto Maple Leafs newly-signed goaltender James Reimer poked some stuff with captain Auston Matthews over the #34 jersey.

Reimer shares unfiltered thoughts on Toronto and Matthews stealing his number.

The Toronto Maple Leafs surprised many this week when they announced that they had signed veteran goaltender James Reimer to a professional tryout offer. The decision to sign Reimer came fresh off the heels of a leave of absence from goaltender Joseph Woll, with the Reimer addition making a ton of sense due to his familiarity with the organization.Reimer previously spent 6 seasons with the Maple Leafs in the early stages of his career and now co…