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
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James van Riemsdyk News
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.
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#Flyers lines will be 45-47-36
Expect Shelley to draw back into the lineup tonight. He has an assist and 49 PIM on the season.
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.
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Shelley out with the scratches somehow got cut on the right side of his face.
Shelley is once again a healthy scratch. He has one assist and 49 PIM in 27 games.
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Shelley Kubina and Manning are your scratches.
Shelley draws out with everyone healthy. He has an assist and 49 PIM in 26 games.
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."
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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.
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Shelley and Lilja are scratches.
Shelley remains a healthy scratch as the team prefers Zac Rinaldo on the fourth line. He has an assist and 32 PIM in 23 games.
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For #flyers D Andreas Lilja, F Eric Wellwood and F Jody Shelley were doing extra skating at the end of morning skate
Shelley will be a healthy scratch tonight. The pugilist has an assist and 27 PIM in 22 games.
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.
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Shelley is expected to replace Zac Rinaldo, who will start a two-game, NHL-imposed suspension for a hit on Detroit's Jonathan Ericsson.
Look for Shelley on the fourth line. The pugilist has one assist and 27 PIM in 21 games.
JvR practicing today. No gray jersey. Little birdy told me so.
If true, this is some great news for JVR owners. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
#Flyers GM Paul Holmgren says JVR's status is the same, out indefinitely-concussion
JVR remains out indefinitely. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
FYI, van Riemsdyk is still officially on IR. His status didn't change yesterday and he isn't on the active roster.
JVR remains out indefinitely. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.