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Blue Jackets' James van Riemsdyk: Inks one-year deal
Van Riemsdyk signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with Columbus on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Van Riemsdyk collected 11 goals, 38 points and 142 shots on net in 71 regular-season outings with Boston in 2023-24. The 35-year-old forward could occupy a middle-six role and see time on the power play for the Blue Jackets during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Secondary assist in loss
Van Riemsdyk supplied a power-play assist in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Florida in Game 4.
Van Riemsdyk helped set up David Pastrnak's power-play goal in the first period of Sunday's loss. Van Riemsdyk had three hits but didn't register a shot on goal in 10:57 of ice time. The 35-year-old has two assists in four games so far against Florida, but he hasn't found the back of the net since Game 4 of the first-round series versus Toronto. Van Riemsdyk has five points (one goal) in nine contests so far this postseason.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Assist streak at three games
Van Riemsdyk registered an assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Monday's 5-1 win over the Panthers in Game 1.
Van Riemsdyk has a helper in three straight contests, and he's up to four points over six playoff outings. The 35-year-old winger's continued success on offense can only help him stick in the lineup as a bottom-six forward with power-play skills. In addition to his offense, he's picked up 11 hits, 10 sohts on net and a plus-3 rating this postseason.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Adds helper in Game 7
Van Riemsdyk logged an assist, three shots on goal and four hits in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Maple Leafs in Game 7.
Van Riemsdyk set up Hampus Lindholm's game-tying tally at 10:22 of the third period. The helper was van Riemsdyk's third point in five appearances in the first round. The winger added eight shots on net, seven hits and a plus-2 rating. He continues to play on the third line and second power-play unit, and it appears his offense has stabilized following a brutal drought at the end of the regular season.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Registers assist
Van Riemsdyk logged an assist and two hits in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 6.
Van Riemsdyk has earned two points, five shots on net, three hits and a plus-1 rating over four games since he entered the Bruins' lineup. The 34-year-old winger is still seeing limited usage in the bottom six, so he's unlikely to produce steady offense moving forward, though he also gets time on the second power-play unit.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Gets on board Saturday
Van Riemsdyk scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 4.
Van Riemsdyk slotted home the Bruins' first marker at 15:09 of the opening period. The tally was the winger's first since Feb. 17 versus the Kings, and it was the first time he'd earned a point since March 2 against the Islanders. When he plays, van Riemsdyk often occupies a bottom-six spot in the lineup. He had 11 goals, 27 helpers, 142 shots on net and a plus-7 rating in 71 regular-season appearances this year.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Returning to action Saturday
Van Riemsdyk (illness) will be back in action in Philadelphia on Saturday, according to Adam Kimelman of NHL.com.
Van Riemsdyk sat out three of the Bruins' last four games with an illness. He has been in a slump since Feb. 17, picking up one assist in 13 appearances. Van Riemsdyk should see bottom-six minutes and time on the second power-play combination in Saturday's contest. He will replace John Beecher (illness) in the lineup.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Still recovering from illness
Van Riemsdyk continues to work his way back from an illness and won't play against the Rangers on Thursday, Belle Fraser of The Hockey News reports.
Van Riemsdyk has played in just two of the Bruins' last three outings as he continues to be hampered by his illness. The veteran winger is mired in a 13-game goal drought during which he's recorded a mere 21 shots and one assist. Danton Heinen figures to remain in a top-six role while van Riemsdyk is sidelined.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Returning Saturday
Van Riemsdyk (illness) will be back in the lineup Saturday versus Philadelphia, per Belle Fraser of The Hockey News.
Van Riemsdyk missed Thursday's tilt in Montreal but will play versus his former team Saturday. He has 11 goals and 27 assists in 63 appearances this season.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Out Thursday
Van Riemsdyk (illness) will not play in Montreal on Thursday, Scott McLaughlin of WEEI Radio reports.
Van Riemsdyk has been in a big slump of late, picking up just one assist in his last 12 games. The 34-year-old winger has 11 goals and 38 points in 63 games this year, including six goals and six assists with the man advantage. Another update on his status should surface prior to Saturday's game versus the Flyers.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Dealing with illness
Van Riemsdyk is under the weather and didn't practice ahead of Thursday's matchup with Montreal, Joe Haggerty of Boston Sports Journal reports.
Van Riemsdyk is currently stuck in a 12-game goal drought during which he has managed just one helper. As such, his potential absence shouldn't have a significant impact on the majority of fantasy players. If the veteran winger does miss out Thursday, John Beecher should slot into a bottom-six role against the Canadiens.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Lights lamp twice in OT loss
Van Riemsdyk scored two goals, one on the power play, and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings.
It's the second three-point performance in the last seven games for the veteran winger, a stretch in which van Riemsdyk has four goals and eight points. JVR has provided some valuable depth scoring for the Bruins this season, seeing regular ice time on the man advantage. He has racked up 11 goals and 37 points in 51 games.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Three-point effort Saturday
Van Riemsdyk produced a goal and two assists in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Flyers.
Van Riemsdyk picked up a point in each frame, and the veteran winger's second-period tally snapped a 10-game goal drought. He's got four multi-point performances through 12 appearances in January but was held scoreless in the other eight contests. On the season, van Riemsdyk has eight goals and 32 points through 45 outings.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Reaches 20-assist mark
Van Riemsdyk provided two assists, including one on the power play, and added two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blues.
The 34-year-old has five points over five games in January, but they've all come in a pair of multi-point efforts. Van Riemsdyk is up to 27 points (11 on the power play), 81 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 38 appearances this season. The winger continues to see time on the third line at even strength, but it's his power-play role that has him on track for his best campaign since 2017-18.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Good to go
Van Riemsdyk (undisclosed) will play Tuesday versus the Coyotes, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
Van Riemsdyk missed two games with the injury. He'll likely see time on the third line and second power-play unit as he has for a majority of the season. The 34-year-old's return will bump Oskar Steen from the lineup.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Not playing Monday
Van Riemsdyk (undisclosed) is not expected to play Monday against Colorado.
Van Riemsdyk, who is considered day-to-day, will miss his second straight contest. He has picked up seven goals, 25 points and 76 shots on net in 35 games this season. The only lineup change among the Bruins' skaters will be John Beecher going in for Jakub Lauko.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Unavailable Saturday
Van Riemsdyk (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup versus Tampa Bay on Saturday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.
Van Riemsdyk should be considered day-to-day at this time. He has seven goals and 25 points in 35 games, the best start the 34-year-old has had in five seasons. Van Riemsdyk's spot on the third line is expected to be taken by Matthew Poitras, who has returned from the World Junior Championship.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Three-point effort in win
Van Riemsdyk scored the game-winning goal on the power play and added two even-strength assists in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
The veteran winger put Boston in the lead for good on a pinball goal midway through the second period -- Hampus Lindholm's point shot was first tipped by Jake DeBrusk before caroming off van Riemsdyk into the net. The three-point night was a season best for JVR, continuing a heater that has seen him rack up two goals and nine points in his last nine games.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Two points against Isles
Van Riemsdyk collected a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Friday's 5-4 shootout win over the Islanders.
After helping to set up Morgan Geekie for Boston's first tally of the night in the second period, van Riemsdyk potted his own midway through the third as the two teams combined to score five straight goals on the power play. JVR's on pace for his best season since 2017-18 thanks largely to his spot on the Bruins' top power-play unit -- through 27 games the 34-year-old winger has contributed six goals and 19 points, and about half of that production (four goals, five helpers) has come with the man advantage.
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Bruins' James van Riemsdyk: Picks up power-play assist
Van Riemsdyk posted a power-play assist and two PIM in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
Van Riemsdyk was held without a point over the previous three contests. The 34-year-old winger has settled into a power-play specialist role in his first year with the Bruins, earning seven of his 16 points with the man advantage this season. Van Riemsdyk has five goals, 11 helpers, 47 shots on net and a plus-3 rating over 23 contests, though his production is limited to virtually only points and shots.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-3, 217 lbs |
Birthplace: Middletown, NJ |
Age: 35 |
Experience: 15 |
Shoots: Left |