James Van Riemsdyk linked to another original six team as the season approaches
After a solid season in Boston, veteran forward James Van Riemsdyk has now been linked to a surprising team ahead of the 2024/25 NHL season.
James Van Riemsdyk may not be the player he once was in the NHL, but the 35-year old still has plenty of gas left in the tank after netting 11 goals and 38 points in 71 games a year ago with the Boston Bruins. Now, the veteran forward remains a free agent, and after a recent injury in Montreal, one reporter has officially linked him to the Canadiens.
The 6'3, 208-pound forward just produced 38 points. The Habs have a spot in their top 6. And he could bring back an interesting pick at the trade deadline if he produces!
Not a must, but an interesting option that involves no risk!»
- Marc-Olivier Beaudoin
On paper, signing a veteran like this on a team that's still rebuilding never makes much sense, but with their young core looking to take a step forward, if they can land JVR for less than $1.5 million on a one-year deal, his experience and leadership is certainly worthwhile. On top of that, he would become a solid trade piece at the deadline if he can replicate the success he had a year ago, so it's seemingly a no-brainer for Montreal.
There's other teams still interested in the veteran, but as the season draws near, the interest may be dwindling, so look for Montreal to potentially make a strong push in the next few weeks to lock him up.
Source: Habs Fanatics
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JUILLET 28 | 262 ANSWERS James Van Riemsdyk linked to another original six team as the season approaches Would signing James Van Riemsdyk be a good move for the Montreal Canadiens? | ||
| Yes | 138 | 52.7 % |
| No | 124 | 47.3 % |
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| G | A | PTS | ||
| Mikko Rantanen | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| Jake Debrusk | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Dylan Guenther | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Connor McDavid | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Ivan Barbashev | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Jack Eichel | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Brock Nelson | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Valeri Nichushkin | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Clayton Keller | - | 3 | 3 | |
| Anthony Cirelli | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Jonathan Drouin | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Roman Josi | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Kirill Marchenko | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Kyle Palmieri | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Artemi Panarin | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Sebastian Aho | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Evan Bouchard | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Leon Draisaitl | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Matt Duchene | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
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| STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Jets | 21 | 17 | 4 | - | 34 | |
Wild | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 30 | |
Devils | 23 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 30 | |
Hurricanes | 20 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 29 | |
Golden Knights | 21 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 28 | |
Capitals | 20 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 27 | |
Flames | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 27 | |
Stars | 19 | 13 | 6 | - | 26 | |
Maple Leafs | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Rangers | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 25 | |
| Conference | Cumulative | ||||||