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No concussion for JVR

Whispers of an expected concussion diagnosis  swarmed around Flyers’ rookie James van Riemsdyk on Wednesday, after he was forced to leave Tuesday’s contest against the Washington Capitals due to having his “bell rung” and not feeling well enough to return. … Continue reading

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Flyers win but lose two players

The Flyers earned a Pyrrhic victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, winning the game 5-4 in OT but losing forwards Blair Betts and James van Riemsdyk to injuries. Betts separated his shoulder in the third period and was said … Continue reading

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Holmgren: JVR, Betts and Pyorala likely to make club

For much of the preseason, the major roster question was who general manager Paul Holmgren was going to decide to keep with the big club —  James van Riemsdyk, Mika Pyorala or Blair Betts.  But according to Holmgren, the Flyers … Continue reading

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Roster decisions coming next week

General manager Paul Holmgren told the media that he expects to make a decision on the fate of Blair Betts sometime after Saturday’s preseason game in New Jersey.  He also mentioned that the status of James van Riemsdyk and Mika … Continue reading

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Game 3: Flyers announce preseason roster for Toronto

The Flyers hope to reverse their preseason woes tonight on the road against Toronto at 7 P.M.  With General Manager Paul Holmgren calling out the team for lack of effort in the team’s 4-0 loss against the Maple Leafs on … Continue reading

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JVR struggles in quest for NHL 10

If you were in a Voorhees, N.J. GameStop late Monday night, the dejected future NHLer you saw walking away empty-handed was Flyers’ prospect and former second-overall pick James van Riemsdyk.  Van Riemsdyk tried his best to pick up a copy … Continue reading

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Carter, JVR and Emery impress during scrimmages

It may not have been a real game, but it was the closest thing so far. The Flyers held two intra-squad scrimmages on Tuesday at the Skate Zone in Voorhees, N.J., one being dominated by Jeff Carter and the other … Continue reading

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Van Riemsdyk makes statement in rookie game

The Flyers did not have to wait until the AHL season got underway for  James Van Riemsdyk to suddenly turn it on. The former second-overall selection in the 2007 draft dominated in the third annual Flyers – Capitals rookie scrimmage, … Continue reading

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Flyers’ 2009 prospect camp begins this week

On Monday, the greenest Flyers gather in Voorhees, N.J., to begin another week-long conditioning camp.  And although camp this year is less exciting than its recent predecessors, it still makes for some interesting story lines.

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JVR’s first pro goal makes youtube

Flyers’ prospect and Phantoms’ forward James van Riemsdyk scored his first pro goal and assist on Wednesday, in the Phantoms’ 4-3 loss to the Albany River Rats. The first play shown is his assist and second is his goal.

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