James Reimer brings back Optimus Prime on his new Panthers mask

BarDown Staff

James Reimer mask , Instagram/daveart

James Reimer earned the nickname ‘Optimus Reim’ during his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs and he’s fully embraced it throughout his NHL career.

After missing some time due to a groin injury, the 29-year-old returned to the Panthers’ active roster earlier this week and he brought a brand new mask along with him.

The DaveArt 4️⃣-D Experience - Physically feel👈🏻 the painted story on James Reimer’s latest bucket...🤖 #jamesreimer #optimusreim @flapanthers @daveart #DaveArt4D

A post shared by David Gunnarsson (@daveart) on Feb 17, 2018 at 12:32pm PST

Designed by mask artist David Gunnarsson, Reimer has decided to bring back Optimus Prime and saved a few locations on his new cage for the character.

We are ready to unleash James Reimer’s latest Optimus Reim mask🤖💪🏻🌴. James and I have been working together for many, many years and it is always so exciting to paint and create together with you James! Thank you🙏🏻! This new creation is painted in a more cartoony style, connected to Reimer’s cool nickname🤖. And it is fully loaded with DaveArt 3️⃣-D FX. On a distance it is a classic built Panthers design😼... When you come closer🔍👀 the storytelling kicks in with new dimension of detail work👊🏻. #jamesreimer #optimusreim @flapanthers @daveart @nhl @bauergoalie #DaveArtTheStoryteller #nhl #DaveArtTheCradleOfCreativity

A post shared by David Gunnarsson (@daveart) on Feb 17, 2018 at 11:51am PST

Optimus Reim has rocked some awesome and creative masks throughout his eight-year NHL career, but his latest one might be his best one yet.

(H/T Instagram/daveart)