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Philadelphia Flyers forward James van Riemsdyk is out indefinitely with a concussion.It's unclear exactly when van Riemsdyk suffered the concussion. Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren believes it likely happened either Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes and Thursday against the New York Rangers."James was hit in the head in each of our last two games," Holmgren said Saturday in a statement. "He reported yesterday, not feeling like himself. He will be out indefinitely with a concussion."Van Riemsdyk has been the subject of trade rumors linking him with the Toronto Maple Leafs.The 22-year-old winger has 11 goals and 11 assists in 37 games.
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