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Position
LW
 
Jersey
21
Name  James van Riemsdyk
Born  5/4/1989
Height  6-3
Weight  200
Shoots  L
5/5/2013 10:26:00 AM
Description: Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk has scored a goal in each of Toronto's first two playoff games.
Insight: JVR had a career year with 18 goals, 32 points and 140 SOG in 48 games.
 
4/20/2013 10:19:00 PM
Description: Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk had two goals Saturday against the Senators.
Insight: JVR has four goals and nine points in nine games this month after producing just two goals and seven points in 14 games in March.
 
4/4/2013 10:40:00 PM
Description: Toronto forward James van Riemsdyk scored his first goal since March 9 Thursday against the Flyers.
Insight: JVR has gone cold recently and was bumped off the top line by Joffrey Lupul, but Lupul was knocked out of the game after taking a big hit on Thursday.
 
3/6/2013 10:01:00 PM
Description: Toronto forward James van Riemsdyk had a goal and an assist Wednesday against Ottawa.
Insight: JVR's 13 goals put him among the NHL leaders, as do his 79 SOG. He has an assist in two straight games as well.
 
Hot2/21/2013 9:58:00 PM
Description: Toronto forward James van Riemsdyk connected on two of his six SOG Thursday against the Sabres, giving him 11 goals on the season.
Insight: That puts JVR within one of the NHL lead held by Thomas Vanek and James Neal. The Maple Leafs forward has attempted 4.25 SOG per game over his last 12 games.
 
2/9/2013 10:15:00 PM
Description: Toronto forward James van Riemsdyk had a goal and an assist Saturday night against Montreal.
Insight: JVR has seven goals and two assists in 12 games, and he has attempted 41 shots on net. He's skating on the top line with Phil Kessel and Tyler Bozak and getting heavy power-play time. Snap him up if he's still available in your league.
 
2/5/2013 10:03:00 PM
Description: Toronto forward James van Riemsdyk tallied two goals on five shots Tuesday against the Capitals.
Insight: JVR has had great success in his first 10 games with the Maple Leafs, scoring six goals on 34 shots with one assist. He has gotten off 20 shots on goal over his last four games.
 
1/29/2013 4:17:00 PM
Description: Toronto forward James van Riemsdyk will skate with Phil Kessel and Tyler Bozak on the team's top line Tuesday against the Sabres. SOURCE: Toronto Sun
Insight: Injuries to Joffrey Lupul (forearm) and Clarke MacArthur (fingernail) have opened the door for JVR to play with Toronto's best player. The former No. 2 overall pick in the NHL Draft never lived up to expectations in Philadelphia but he already has four points with 13 shots in five games for the Maple Leafs.
 
1/26/2013 10:47:00 PM
Description: Toronto forward James van Riemsdyk scored his third goal of the season Saturday against the New York Rangers.
Insight: The former No. 2 overall pick in the NHL Draft never lived up to expectations in Philadelphia but he already has four points with 13 shots in five games for the Maple Leafs.
 
1/23/2013 9:48:00 PM
Description: Toronto forward James van Riemsdyk scored two goals with one assist and had a healthy plus-two differential with two PIM and three SOG Wednesday versus the Penguins. Both goals came in the second period.
Insight: JVR didn't have a point while taking three shots in the first two games but the former No. 2 overall pick showed what he's capable of on Wednesday. The Maple Leafs have spread out their ice time pretty evenly for their top three lines so far so van Riemsdyk has seen plenty of time even as a third-liner.
 
1/17/2013 2:58:00 PM
Description: Maple Leafs forward James van Riemsdyk (foot) practiced Thursday after missing Wednesday's session with a bruised foot.
Insight: JVR scored 11 goals with 24 points in 43 games last season for the Flyers but is projected to skate on Toronto's second line which could lead to more opportunities.
 
4/20/2012 12:05:00 PM
Description: Flyers forward James van Riemsdyk may be activated from the injured reserve for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Friday against Pittsburgh. He has missed the first four games of the series with a left foot injury.
Insight: JVR played in just 43 games this season, but did score 11 goals and 13 assists.
 
11/25/2011 9:38:00 PM
Description: James van Riemsdyk is expected to miss the next 1-2 weeks with an upper-body injury. NHL.com
Insight: JVR also missed Friday's matinee game against Montreal. Move him to your bench.
 
8/30/2011 11:24:00 PM
Description: The Philadelphia Flyers have signed James van Riemsdyk to a six-year contract extension worth $25.5 million. TSN
Insight: JVR, the second overall pick in 2007, posted his first career 20-goal season in 2010-11. With the turnover on the forward lines in Philly this summer, he should be a top-6 forward this season and a legitimate sleeper candidate as a result.
 
5/2/2011 11:37:00 PM
Description: James van Riemsdyk scored two goals in the first period of the Flyers' 3-2 overtime loss to Boston in Game 2 on Monday. Yahoo Sports
Insight: JVR is a surprise star of the playoffs, as he is currently tied with teammate Danny Briere for the NHL lead with seven playoff goals. He also leads the playoffs with 59 shots on goal. The 2007 second overall pick is a must-own not only in playoff pools, but also in keeper leagues.
 
3/26/2011 11:32:00 PM
Description: James van Riemsdyk scored three goals with a +2 in the Flyers' 4-1 win over the Islanders on Saturday. Yahoo Sports
Insight: JVR had not scored a goal in his previous nine games. In his second NHL season, he is one goal shy of reaching 20 goals.
 
2/16/2011 12:20:00 AM
Description: James van Riemsdyk scored a goal and added an assist and earned seven minutes in penalties in the Flyers' 4-3 shootout win over Tampa Bay on Tuesday. Yahoo Sports
Insight: With the goal, assist, and fight with Randy Jones of the Lightning, JVR posted a Gordie Howe hat trick. He has 26 points (13g-13a) in 50 games this season, although he is averaging just third-line minutes.
 
1/23/2011 1:01:00 PM
Description: James van Riemsdyk is out of the Flyers' lineup for Sunday's game against Chicago because of a lower-body injury. Philadelphia Daily News
Insight: The Flyers are listing JVR as day-to-day right now, but keep him on your bench for Sunday and next week.
 
12/16/2010 12:56:00 AM
Description: James van Riemsdyk scored two goals with a +3 and six shots on goal in the Flyers' 5-3 win over Montreal on Wednesday. TSN
Insight: Playing on a line with Jeff Carter, who had a goal and two assists in this game, seemed to help JVR. The young forward has points in three consecutive games, so he may be starting to fulfill his vast potential.
 
11/27/2010 10:01:00 AM
Description: van Riemsdyk scored his third goal of the season on Friday against the Flames.
Insight: Van Riemsdyk has goals in three straight games and points in five straight. He has three goals and three assists over that five game span. (RapidDraft.com)
 

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