James van Riemsdyk News

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.

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.

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Friday bets: Six props for the regular season finale

Looking to finish the regular season strong with six plays. 

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