No JVR for morning skate.
JVR had been skating most of the week so his absence may be precautionary. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
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Capuano: Travis Hamonic "still in pretty rough shape," no timetable for his recovery yet. #Isles
Hamonic will obviously miss some playing time. The physical defender is the latest of Islanders d-men out of the lineup. He has a goal and 12 points along with 57 PIM in 51 games.
Whoops. Seems JVR is out there in a regular white forward's uniform.
Sounds like JVR could be nearing a return. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
Briere and JVR both out there for morning skate. We'll see if Briere tries to go.
Despite the progress JVR may have made he remains out indefinitely. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
Forward James van Riemsdyk remains out indefinitely.
Despite the progress JVR may have made he remains out indefinitely. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
Broken nose and stitches for Hamonic. Expected to miss 2 weeks. #Isles
Not that bad of a prognosis although Hamonic will miss some playing time. The physical defender is the latest of Islanders d-men out of the lineup. He has a goal and 12 points along with 57 PIM in 51 games. Expect the Islanders to recall a defenseman.
No official word on Hamonic -- not a good sign. #isles #nhl
Hamonic was injured in last night's shootout loss to the Sabres. The physical defender is the latest of Islanders d-men out of the lineup. He has a goal and 12 points along with 57 PIM in 51 games.
Briere and JVR out on the ice at #Flyers practice.
JVR continues to skate before practice in what could be seen as the next step. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
JVR and Briere skating now.
JVR skated briefly before practice in what could be seen as the next step. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
Homer says because they didn't skate, you could classify Briere and JVR as having setbacks.
Still no progress for JVR. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
Forward James van Riemsdyk remain out indefinitely with concussions
Still no news on JVR. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
#Flyers GM Paul Holmgren gives an update on James van Riemsdyk: "no change in status; out with concussion."
Van Riemsdyk remains out indefinitely as the team brings him back along slowly. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
#Flyers announce James van Riemsdyk is out indefinitely with a concussion.
Don't expect van Riemsdyk to lace them up any time soon. The power forward scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games before getting hurt. This injury should put to bed the trade rumors surrounding him.
Line Change
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.
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.
Line Change
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.
Line Change
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.