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Kane not on first PP unit.
Kane has been moved down to the second PP unit as a bit of a message. The former 1st overall pick has only two goals since November 16th.
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Holmgren says JVR is maintenance day. something is bothering him obviously
Van Riemsdyk has clearly been injured since returning from injury, scoring only one goal in the month of December. Expect the 22-year-old to require maintenance days as the season progresses.
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Kane between Stalberg and sharp.
Kane once again moves to center. The former first overall pick scored nine goals and 34 points through 37 games. He played well as a pivot so don't expect any dropoff in performance.
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Patrick Kane on the ice this morning. #Blackhawks
There was some concern #88 wouldn't play tonight after missing yesterday's practice due to the flu. Sounds like he will be fine after all.
Patrick Kane has the flu.
Kane is not expected to miss tomorrow's game. The former 1st overall pick has nine goals and 34 points through 36 games.
“Ah, I’d rather not get into all that stuff,” he replied. “I go out there every game working as hard as I can. That’s all I really can do. That is pretty much it.”
Sounds like JVR is fighting through an injury. He has only two assists through eight games since returning from his abdominal injury.
JVR plays tonite
JVR gets back into the lineup for the first time since November 23rd. The power forward had eight goals and 16 points in his first 20 games.
JVR is available to play Wed. in Buffalo vs. #Sabres.
If you own JVR, keep an eye on his status tomorrow. The power forward had eight goals and 16 points in his first 20 games.
James van Riemsdyk is "possible" for Wednesday, says #Fleyrs GM Paul Holmgren.
If you own JVR, keep an eye on his status later this week. The power forward had eight goals and 16 points in his first 20 games.
JVR again in no contact jersey
JVR is not expected to play for at least another week but it remains a positive sign to see him on the ice.
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Kane w/ Toews, Stalberg
Kane moves up to the top line after playing center for most of the season. The former first overall pick has seven goals and 24 points in 25 games.
James van Riemsdyk is skating alone here at Westminster Ice, skating upright and not pushing himself. Yellow non-contact jersey.
Getting back onto the ice is the first step for JVR. He did not practice with linemates and remains very doubtful for Friday's tilt.
Holmgren added that JVR is a "longshot" to play on Friday.
If you own JVR, continue to keep him on the bench for the team's short week. The Middletown, New Jersey native has eight goals and 16 points over 20 games with the club.
The Flyers announced that James van Riemsdyk will miss the next week or two with an upper-body injury. He did not play in the final two minutes of regulation or in overtime against the New York Islanders on Wednesday night.
Tough break for the Flyers and van Riemsdyk owners. Andreas Nold moved into the second line in his absence. Expect a further update on his status.
With no Jagr or JVR, #Flyers must use Shelley and Nodl today.
van Riemsdyk will not play tonight so bench him if you own him. Prior to getting hurt he scored eight goals and 16 points in 20 games.
Well this catches us by surprise: JVR will play, Lisa Hillary reports
van Riemsdyk surprised the team by becoming available for tonight's game. The power forward has five goals and nine points in 12 games.
Pronger out for CBJ but could play next week; JVR remains injured and likely out, as well
Keep him on the bench until you hear otherwise
JvR with Briere and Simmonds is nice. JvR doesn't play like a power forward
With the injury to Brayden Schenn, van Riemsdyk moves back up to the second line.
JVR is -4 in his last 4 games
Surrounding a four-game point streak, JVR is without a point. He has also registered at least a minus-1 in each of his last four games,
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Despite getting held without a point, JVR finished with seven shots on goal. His demotion to the third line is likely more indicative of getting all of the three lines going.