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On YouTubeDetroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11
Red Wings activate veteran winger
The Red Wings announced Saturday that they’ve activated winger James van Riemsdyk from the non-roster list and assigned defenseman Erik Gustafsson to AHL Grand Rapids to open a spot on the active roster.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Red Wings sign trio of players
The Red Wings announced they’ve signed defensemen Jacob Bernard-Docker and Ian Mitchell to one-year deals worth $875K and $775K, respectively. They’re also signing veteran James van Riemsdyk, per Frank Seravalli.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
Three former Maple Leafs who could reunite with team in free agency
Free agency opens in less than 24 hours, and things are starting to heat up.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / February 4
Blue Jackets forward is on a three-game point streak since freaky injury
Sometimes hockey players are so tough they continue playing despite an injury just to save face. Well, Columbus Blue Jackets forward James van Riemsdyk has kept playing after literally saving part of his face.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / House of Hockey / February 2
Blue Jackets forward undergoes surgery after gruesome injury to his face
James Van Riemsdyk has been around the block in the NHL once or twice. The 35-year-old has appeared in over 1000 regular-season NHL games and a full season's worth of playoff contests as well.
NHL News / 1st Ohio Battery / September 17, 2024
An In-Depth Look At What James Van Riemsdyk Brings To Columbus 
An obvious need at forward, president and general manager Don Waddell dipped into free agency on Sunday, signing veteran forward James van Riemsdyk to a one-year, $900,000 contract.
NHL News / Blade of Steel / September 16, 2024
James van Riemsdyk opens up about helping the Blue Jackets through Johnny Gaudreau tragedy
James van Riemsdyk understands that he is coming into a locker room that is grieving and is ready to do anything to help. The Columbus Blue Jackets franchise has had to endure unimaginable tragedies happening to their players with goalie Matiss Kivlenieks passing in 2001 and the recent tragic death of Johnny Gaudreau.
NHL News / Hockey Patrol / September 16, 2024
James Van Riemsdyk vs. Max Pacioretty: Did the Maple Leafs make a mistake?
The Toronto Maple Leafs decided to sign Max Pacioretty to a PTO this offseason with the mindset that he will add veteran scoring depth to the bottom of Toronto's lineup.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15, 2024
Blue Jackets sign steady veteran forward ahead of camp
Veteran NHL forward James van Riemsdyk has finally found a home after a long, long wait out on the free-agent market.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 14, 2024
Top five notable UFAs still seeking NHL contracts with training camp looming
These five UFAs could still provide value across the NHL if teams come calling.
Boston Bruins News / Hockey Unplugged / September 12, 2024
James Van Riemsdyk finally signs PTO following Summer of uncertainty
James Van Riemsdyk is 35 years old and has 1011 NHL games under his belt which means he is certainly entering the final stages of his career. After a season in Boston in which he had 38 points in 71 games, JVR has been struggling to find another home in the NHL.
Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 11, 2024
Veteran NHL winger expected to settle for camp tryout
Veteran NHL winger James van Riemsdyk remains in free-agent limbo.
NHL News / Hockey Patrol / September 5, 2024
NHL analyst calls on Toronto Maple Leafs to sign former second-overall pick
Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Frankie Corrado revealed recently that he believes Brad Treliving should make an effort to bring James Van Riemsdyk back to Toronto.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 29, 2024
Exploring intriguing remaining unrestricted free agents as NHL season approaches
It’s been pretty quiet on the UFA market for weeks now. As the season approaches, here's a look at some intriguing players still available.
NHL News / Hockey Patrol / August 18, 2024
Former Maple Leafs James van Riemsdyk now a PTO candidate
According to a new report, the former member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, James van Riemsdyk, has hit rock bottom, and he's now a PTO candidate. With the NHL training camps fast approaching, teams that still have holes to fill in their roster will look for cheap deals with players.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 10, 2024
Top five NHL UFA wingers still available
As always, injuries occur and expectations fall short, meaning opportunity knocks. With that in mind, here’s five free-agent wingers teams could add ahead of the 2024-25 NHL season.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 10, 2024
Top five older NHL UFAs who could still provide value
Here’s a look at five free agents, all in their mid-30s, who could provide reliable depth to a team in 2024-25.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29, 2022
NHL Friday bets: Six props for the regular season finale
Looking to finish the regular season strong with six plays.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 23, 2015
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