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Reimer, 26, had a tough season in his first year of a timeshare with Jonathan Bernier. He finished the season 12-16-1 with a 3.29 GAA and .911 SV% which included a stretch of five straight losses when Bernier was injured--a time the Leafs really needed Reimer to step-up. Toronto does not look like the place for Reimer long-term so this deal gives the Maple Leafs a high-end back-up to start the season and the ability to trade him if the right offer comes along.

Ennis, 24, had 21 goals and 22 assists (43 points) in 80 games with the Sabres last season. His 43 points were good for second on the team, but was somewhat of a down year after a strong season in lockout shortened year. The Sabres have beefed up their lineup this offseason, which should help the likes of Ennis and Cody Hodgson in 2014-15.

Sheahan, 22, is coming off a solid rookie season. Recalled from the Grand Rapids midway through the season due to the Red Wings' rash of injuries, Sheahan quickly established himself a dependable two-way player. He provided more offense than was expected, with nine goals and 15 assists, along with a plus-6 rating, in 42 games. Sheahan was one of the club's restricted free agents.

The exact extent of the injury and recovery will be known following surgery tomorrow. Bishop missed the entire first round with the injury, which was originally believed to be to his elbow. The Lightning were swept, but it likely would have been an entirely different series had Bishop been healthy. He had a breakout campaign this season, look for him to build off of it in 2014-15.

The injury would appear to justify Bishop's poor second half of the season making him a legitimate keeper for next season.

Lindback will continue to start while Bishop is on the mend.

Bishop still is not facing shot in practice, but he was in goal while coaches threw pucks on goal. Bishop does not appear very close to returning to the Lightning crease. Consider him very doubtful for game 2.

Bishop missed the final three games of the regular season after suffering an arm injury last Tuesday vs. the Maple Leafs. This is a huge blow for the Lightning, and Bishop must be extremely disappointed after he won 37 games with a 2.23 GAA and .924 SV% this season. This leaves Anders Lindback to get the nod vs. Montreal.

Remier allowed two goals on 33 shots in a loss to the Lightning on Tuesday. Ouch, this guy just can win this season. While this game is meaningless in the standings, the battle of Ontario is never meaningless to the Sens and Leafs. Each team will be looking for the W tonight.

As far as the Lightning are concerned, Bishop has no structural damage to his elbow. That is "encouraging" news said head coach Jon Cooper and he did not rule out Bishop playing "at some point" in the first round of the playoffs. Still, it doesn't seem likely Bishop will be there at the start, and there is no timetable other than he will be re-evaluated in five or six days.

Bishop left the game late in the first period while attempting to snag a loose puck, Bishop appeared to get his legs tangled up, and wound up crashing to the ice, landing on his left wrist. With the playoffs right around the corner, the Lightning are hoping this injury is nothing more than a day-to-day thing.

Reimer was tagged with four goals on 41 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Jets on Saturday. Reimer still has not recorded a win in a game he started since January 21st. The Leafs have completely imploded and need to run the table with help to even have a sniff at the playoffs. Reimer will take on a Lightning team who lit him up for five goals on 30 shots two and half weeks ago.

Bishop gave up five goals on 28 shots in a loss to the Stars on Saturday. All of a sudden Bishop is having a hard time keeping the puck out of his net. He has won eight of his last 14 starts, despite posting a 2.74 GAA and .901 SV%. He is still collecting the W's, but needs to be more steady if the Lightning are going to do any damage in the playoffs.

Bishop allowed three goals on 24 shots in a loss to the Flames on Thursday. He made two costly errors while playing the puck that wound up in the back of his net. He will look to rebound tonight when the Lightning host the Stars.

Reimer allowed one goal on 11 shots after replacing Jonathan Bernier on Thursday. The Leafs went on to win the game in OT, giving Reimer the W. The last time Bernier was injured, Reimer struggled mightily. With the Leafs season on the brink, he will need to step-up to keep them alive. He will likely start all of Toronto's remaining games.

Bishop stopped 25 of 26 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Canadiens. He has won three of his last four 1.96 GAA and .928 SV%. He has a great matchup tonight against the Flames, he posted a 19-save shutout in his first start vs. Calgary. #muststart

Bishop allowed three goals on 30 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Red Wings on Sunday. Bishop turned-in a 8-3-3 record with a 2.73 GAA and .907 SV% in March. He is a must-start regardless of his matchup, but here is a little extra incentive to start him tonight vs. Montreal. Bishop is 2-0-1 with a 0.92 GAA and .962 SV% vs. the Canadiens this season.

Bishop allowed two goals on 28 shots in a 4-3 win over the Sabres last night. He will get the start on back-to-back nights as the Lightning gear up to take on the Wings in Detroit. He has won six of his last seven with a 2.37 GAA and .918 SV%. He is a 4-0-0 with a 1.21 GAA and .957 SV% vs. Detroit this season.

Bishop allowed two goals on 28 shots in a 4-3 win over the Sabres last night. It looks like he will get the start on back-to-back nights as the Lightning gear up to take on the Wings in Detroit. He has won six of his last seven with a 2.37 GAA and .918 SV%. He is a 4-0-0 with a 1.21 GAA and .957 SV% vs. Detroit this season.

Bishop stopped 25 of 27 shots in a 3-2, 13-round marathon shootout win over the Islanders. What more can you say about him at this point in the season? He has 35 wins, a 2.17 GAA, .926 SV% and five shutouts. Not to mention he takes on the Sabres tonight… Must-start to say the least.