James van Riemsdyk will sit tonight.
He was a game-time decision but will sit. Mason Raymond will take his spot on the Leafs top line with Phil Kessel and Tyler Bozak.
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James van Riemsdyk
Age: 36Position: L
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Goals
76%
Assists
4%
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63%
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James van Riemsdyk is questionable for tonight's game.
JVR was absent from practice yesterday with what the Maple Leafs were calling a maintenance day, but he wasn't able complete a full morning skate today either. He is dealing with an undisclosed injury, consider him a game-time decision.
JVR slumping. No goals in last 9 games; 3 goals in last 17.
He has just 3 assists in the last 9 games.
JVR-Bozak-Kessel.
JVR will play tonight after getting hurt in practice yesterday. He will be on his regular line with Bozak and Kessel.
Carlyle had no update on van Riemsdyk
JVR went hard into the boards after losing an edge and left practice. He was unavailable to the media after practice. We will continue to update.
van Riemsdyk flips onto the second line with Grabovski and Kulemin. MacArthur joins Kadri and Komarov.
The Leafs have only scored 3 goals in the first two games, two of which are from Kadri. This switch could get things going and JVR should be set to see more ice time. (AVG 13:46 in first 2 games)
James van Riemsdyk returns to Leafs practice today.
JVR bruised his foot blocking a shot on Tuesday, but looks like he'll be ready for Saturday. JVR has tremendous upside and will have the best opportunity of his young career. As long as he stays healthy a career is certainly possible.
James van Riemsdyk said his foot was improved today. Hopes to skate tomorrow and expects to play Saturday.
Good news for Leafs fans and JVR fantasy owners alike. Looks like he'll be ready to go for the season opener. Monitor his status going forward.
JVR is not dressed for Maple Leafs scrimmage (Foot injury)
This is not how JVR wanted to start his career as a Leaf. There is no timetable for his return from the bruised foot. JVR could be in for a career season in Toronto if he can stay healthy.
Randy Carlyle says Colton Orr has a dislocated finger, and James Van Riemsdyk a bruised foot.
Good news for Maple Leafs fans and JVR. Just a foot bruise, no break. Monitor his status as Saturday approaches
James van Riemsdyk took a shot off the ankle and limped off the ice today in practice.
Keep an eye on van Riemsdyk's status as Saturday approaches.
Carlyle says JVR will start on wing
There was speculation that JVR will center the top Lupul-Kessel line but the season won't start that way.
The coach said he wouldn't hesitate to make a lineup change and it appears as though James van Riemsdyk, recovering from a broken left foot, may be ready.
JVR hasn't suited up since March 1.
JVR told me last night he was hoping for a decision on his cast "soon." could be today
Van Riemsdyk might return during the postseason if the Flyers make it deep. He finished this season with 11 goals and 24 points in 43 games.
JVR hopes to get clearance to start skating in about a week. #Flyers
Van Riemsdyk won't play again during the regular season but could return if the Flyers have a deep playoff run.
INJURY UPDATE: Holmgren on JVR: "James will have surgery on Mar. 6 to repair a broken bone in his left foot. He will be out 4-6 weeks."
With only a month left in the regular season, JVR is likely lost for the rest of fantasy hockey. Drop the power forward in all single-season leagues.
JVR said after the game that he’d find out Friday how long he’ll be out, but early speculation was 4-to-6 weeks. Earlier this season, Flyers rookie Brayden Schenn was sidelined almost a month with a broken foot.
Van Riemsdyk could miss the rest of the regular season due to his broken foot. The power forward has been limited to only 43 games this season due to various injuries.
Here's your lines Flyers fans: 21-10-17
Van Riemsdyk will start tonight's game on the third line. Sidelined since January 12th with a concussion, the power forward has 11 goals and 22 points on the season.
A source tells me James van Riemsdyk will play today.
Van Riemsdyk is an option for today's tilt. Sidelined since January 12th with a concussion, the power forward has 11 goals and 22 points on the season.
JVR out there in regular jersey.
Practicing in a contact jersey is some great news for JVR owners. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.