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• Blue Jackets' James van Riemsdyk: Lights lamp in overtime loss

  3D ago • By RotoWire

  Van Riemsdyk scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks. Van Riemsdyk has spent a few games on the top line at even strength while also seeing a power-play role. He has four points over five games since he was last scratched, so it appears the larger role is suiting him well. The 35-year-old is up to four goals, five assists, 27 shots on net and a minus-2 rating through 23 appearances this season. He isn't guaranteed to stay in the lineup if his offense slips, but he has the potential to be a decent depth scorer.

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• Blue Jackets' James van Riemsdyk: Two assists Sunday

  9D ago • By RotoWire

  Van Riemsdyk recorded two assists in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Jets. The 35-year-old veteran cracked the scoresheet for the first time since notching a goal in the 5-1 win over the Bruins on Nov. 18. Despite holding a steady role in the first line and the second power-play unit, this has been a disappointing season for van Riemsdyk, as he's recorded just seven points (three goals, four assists) in 20 games.

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• Blue Jackets' James van Riemsdyk: Draws in, scores goal

  29D ago • By RotoWire

  Van Riemsdyk scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 5-1 win over the Bruins. Van Riemsdyk has been scratched five times over nine contests in November, including the three games prior to Monday. The 35-year-old has at least been productive when in the lineup, adding three goals, two assists and 12 shots on net through 13 appearances. He replaced Mikael Pyyhtia for Monday's game, but van Riemsdyk is far from a lock to be a full-time option moving forward.

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• Blue Jackets' James van Riemsdyk: Hands out helper

  11/02/2024 • By RotoWire

  Van Riemsdyk notched an assist in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Jets. Van Riemsdyk continues to hold down a bottom-six role. He has three points and a plus-3 rating over his last five contests, though it's a spot on the second power-play unit that gives him a path to fantasy interest in deep formats. The veteran winger is up to four points, seven shots on goal and a plus-1 rating through 10 outings this season.

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• Blue Jackets' James van Riemsdyk: Opens scoring in win

  10/23/2024 • By RotoWire

  Van Riemsdyk scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Maple Leafs. Van Riemsdyk has scored twice over six contests this season, and he's added five shots on net and a minus-1 rating. The 35-year-old winger was listed on the fourth line but still saw 12:46 of ice time Tuesday, including a season-high 2:48 on the power play. He's yet to log a point with the man advantage, but if he gets going in that situation, he could become a depth option in fantasy.

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