Reimer (groin) will at least be out through Dec. 25, Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun reports.

Analysis:

This past Wednesday, Reimer initially appeared ready to practice, but that didn't transpire and he'll probably need to do more than a solo skate on the ice to convince the team that he's ready to face shots in a game. The Maple Leafs have an extra day off after Christmas, so that gives Reimer nine more days to recover before the next game.