Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Evason, Fantilli, Long Preseasons & More
The Columbus Blue Jackets enter the new week by playing four games in their next five days. The only off day is on Wednesday when it’s a mandated day off…
Category Archives: James van Riemsdyk
Blue Jackets’ News & Rumors: van Riemsdyk, Waddell & More
Welcome to the start of the 2024-25 season, at least for us anyway. Training camps open across the NHL this week as we are now under a month away from…
James van Riemsdyk Signs 1-Year Deal with Blue Jackets
James van Riemsdyk has signed a one-year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets reportedly worth $900,000. The 35-year-old veteran isn’t at the same level we saw from him early in…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Kraken, Ducks
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs were reportedly interested in James van Riemsdyk on a PTO before agreeing to bring in Max Pacioretty. Will they still look…
3 Players the New York Rangers Need to Sign to PTOs
Before training camp every season, most NHL teams bring in players on professional tryout (PTO) deals to see if these players might have something to add to their team. For…
Maple Leafs Options to Add a Left Winger
In the latest written version of 32 Thoughts, by NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman. He shared 32 thoughts on his collection of late off-season notes. At number 31, he talked about…
3 Players the Avalanche Should Sign to a PTO
The Colorado Avalanche have been busy this offseason. They re-signed vital free agents, filled out the forward group, and loaded up the defensive core, but are they done making changes…
Could the Maple Leafs Be in the Market for a Left Winger?
The 2024-25 season is less than two months away, but the Toronto Maple Leafs may not be done making changes to their roster just yet. After another disappointing playoff exit,…
5 Players the Islanders Could Target on a PTO
As training camp nears, the New York Islanders roster is likely close to being finalized. With little cap space remaining, the team is unlikely to make additional moves and remains…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Flames, Canadiens, Bruins
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what is the plan in Detroit where the team has three NHL goaltenders to start the season? Meanwhile, could Andrei Kuzmenko be a trade candidate…