Confirmed Signing with Link: [CBJ] F James van Riemsdyk signs with the Blue Jackets (1 year, $900k)

[Marc the Habs Fan]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1835419013691638071

https://x.com/i/web/status/1835434762103603366

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[GKJ]

Hope it works out for him.

 

[Phrasing]

Predictable

 

[Mrfenn92]

Nice get at this stage

 

[mattihp]

How is he as a person? Good add to the locker room?

 

[seafoam]

He'll probably get something at the deadline and he's a commensurate pro.

 

[TD Charlie]

How is he as a person? Good add to the locker room?

Seemed like a true jag in Boston. Everything about him was insanely mid

For 900k you’ll be happy enough i think.

 

[spockBokk]

Good vet for the Jackets and he’ll get them another pick come deadline, don’t see a downside, good signing.

 

[Fire Sweeney]

How is he as a person? Good add to the locker room?

Irrelevant player on and off the ice

 

[Acetylene]

A bit closer towards the Cap Floor. Rooting for JVR, hope he does well with the Jackets

 

[Maurice of Orange]

How is he as a person? Good add to the locker room?

JVR is a good person off the ice and donated to charitable organizations throughout his time in Philly, James is also very well educated as he still take’s college courses in his down time and lived in the society hill section of Philadelphia when he played with the Flyers but spend the offseason in Minnesota at his home.

As far as the player JVR, he is just about cooked and is a defensive liability as the wheels aren’t what they used to be. Boston had JVR playing on the 4th line as a 3 wheels during the latter part of last season.

JVR might be alright until American Thanksgiving or Christmas but after that I’d expect to see a fading JVR as long as his minutes are limited to the bottom 6 wing or PP2 wing.

 

[GordonGraham]

Is he completely done or could they move him for a 3rd-4th-5th at the deadline ?

 

[um]

JVR is a good person off the ice and donated to charitable organizations throughout his time in Philly, James is also very well educated as he still take’s college courses in his down time and lived in the society hill section of Philadelphia when he played with the Flyers but spend the offseason in Minnesota at his home.

As far as the player JVR, he is just about cooked and is a defensive liability as the wheels aren’t what they used to be. Boston had JVR playing on the 4th line as a 3 wheels during the latter part of last season.

JVR might be alright until American Thanksgiving or Christmas but after that I’d expect to see a fading JVR as long as his minutes are limited to the bottom 6 wing or PP2 wing.

Sounds like a guy who could use some load management. Don’t know why the NHL is so stubborn about that.

 

[Breakers]

Last player from that 1st line in toronto

 

[LeafChief]

Happy for JVR. Loved him when he was with the Leafs.

Put up good numbers for his cap hit last year in Boston.

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Good net front presence in front of the net on the pp. Will prolly get some kinda return at the deadline

 

[HabzSauce]

Sounds like a guy who could use some load management. Don’t know why the NHL is so stubborn about that.

Load management sucks, not good for fans who pay top dollar to see their favourite players. NBA doesn't like it either but what can you do.

JVR isn't even relevant enough for load management . If he can't keep up they should let him go lol

 

[um]

Load management sucks, not good for fans who pay top dollar to see their favourite players. NBA doesn't like it either but what can you do.

JVR isn't even relevant enough for load management . If he can't keep up they should let him go lol

Why does every player need to play 82 games?

Guy starts the year strong then declines as the season goes on… it sure sounds like they are hurt and/or tired.

 

[CannonFire1]

He was signed primarily to provide veteran leadership and to get closer to the cap floor. Any on-ice production is a bonus.

 

[BKarchitect]

He’s pretty washed as a player if you look at his splits from last year but I think he will be a good presence overall.

 

[Blitzkrug]

Not a bad pickup. Far from the JVR of old but even in limited duty with Boston last year he did alright.

Park his ass in front of the net on the PP and see if those soft hands still have some touch to em.

 

[Rubi]

Really doesn't help out with their cap situation.

 

[jetsforever]

Sounds like everyone called this yesterday

 

[Hextallent63]

JVR is a good person off the ice and donated to charitable organizations throughout his time in Philly, James is also very well educated as he still take’s college courses in his down time and lived in the society hill section of Philadelphia when he played with the Flyers but spend the offseason in Minnesota at his home.

As far as the player JVR, he is just about cooked and is a defensive liability as the wheels aren’t what they used to be. Boston had JVR playing on the 4th line as a 3 wheels during the latter part of last season.

JVR might be alright until American Thanksgiving or Christmas but after that I’d expect to see a fading JVR as long as his minutes are limited to the bottom 6 wing or PP2 wing.

You have no idea how correct you are with that last paragraph....

 

[KrisLetAngry]

JVR is a good person off the ice and donated to charitable organizations throughout his time in Philly, James is also very well educated as he still take’s college courses in his down time and lived in the society hill section of Philadelphia when he played with the Flyers but spend the offseason in Minnesota at his home.

As far as the player JVR, he is just about cooked and is a defensive liability as the wheels aren’t what they used to be. Boston had JVR playing on the 4th line as a 3 wheels during the latter part of last season.

JVR might be alright until American Thanksgiving or Christmas but after that I’d expect to see a fading JVR as long as his minutes are limited to the bottom 6 wing or PP2 wing.

Well I think that's why he is getting 900k.