Red Wings Report Card: JVR Spot Will Go to Youngster
James van Riemsdyk, who recently completed his first season with the Detroit Red Wings, is being evaluated for his future with the team. He finished fifth in team scoring with 15 goals and 16 assists, earning a grade of C+. The organization is considering giving his spot to a younger player as his contract status remains uncertain.
- ▪James van Riemsdyk scored 15 goals and 16 assists in his first season with the Red Wings.
- ▪He was drafted second overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2007, right after Patrick Kane.
- ▪Van Riemsdyk's performance included notable stretches of scoring, but his future with the team is in question.
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