Randy Carlyle says Colton Orr has a dislocated finger, and James Van Riemsdyk a bruised foot.
Good news for Maple Leafs fans and JVR. Just a foot bruise, no break. Monitor his status as Saturday approaches
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Columbus Blue Jackets News
James van Riemsdyk took a shot off the ankle and limped off the ice today in practice.
Keep an eye on van Riemsdyk's status as Saturday approaches.
Kevin Dineen says no Marcel Goc (ankle) or Erik Gudbranson (shoulder) for Panthers first three games
Gudbranson can be a good fantasy option when he puts it all together. He can score, hit and racks up PIM's. However he is expected to miss the first three games of the year. Not a good start.
FLA is hoping injured defenceman Erik Gudbranson will be back in lineup in 2 to 3 weeks.
Gudbranson isn't expected to be fantasy relevant this season but now we have a timetable for his return.
Tallon said Erik Gudbranson's suspension will be lifted "as soon as he's cleared to play."
Gudbranson injured himself wakeboarding in the offseason and there is no timetable for his return.
Carlyle says JVR will start on wing
There was speculation that JVR will center the top Lupul-Kessel line but the season won't start that way.
The coach said he wouldn't hesitate to make a lineup change and it appears as though James van Riemsdyk, recovering from a broken left foot, may be ready.
JVR hasn't suited up since March 1.
JVR told me last night he was hoping for a decision on his cast "soon." could be today
Van Riemsdyk might return during the postseason if the Flyers make it deep. He finished this season with 11 goals and 24 points in 43 games.
JVR hopes to get clearance to start skating in about a week. #Flyers
Van Riemsdyk won't play again during the regular season but could return if the Flyers have a deep playoff run.
#CBJ has signed Boone Jenner to three-year, entry-level deal.
Jenner just finished his third season with the Oshawa Generals, scoring 22 goals and 49 points in 43 games.
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Gudbranson will get back into the lineup tonight. The rookie has two goals and six points with 60 PIM in 55 games.
INJURY UPDATE: Holmgren on JVR: "James will have surgery on Mar. 6 to repair a broken bone in his left foot. He will be out 4-6 weeks."
With only a month left in the regular season, JVR is likely lost for the rest of fantasy hockey. Drop the power forward in all single-season leagues.
JVR said after the game that he’d find out Friday how long he’ll be out, but early speculation was 4-to-6 weeks. Earlier this season, Flyers rookie Brayden Schenn was sidelined almost a month with a broken foot.
Van Riemsdyk could miss the rest of the regular season due to his broken foot. The power forward has been limited to only 43 games this season due to various injuries.
J. Johnson-Wisniewski
As expected, Johnson lines up in the top four alongside James Wisniewski. He has eight goals and 24 points in 61 games.
No Jack Johnson in the lineup tonight for the #CBJ. He is expected to make his debut with the club on Sunday at Pittsburgh.
The Blue Jackets' defense will remain the same tonight. However, expect Johnson to play in the top four when he draws in.
#CBJ have traded C Jeff Carter to #LAKings for D Jack Johnson and a first-round pick.
Johnson gives the Blue Jackets more depth on the blue line. He scored eight goals and 24 points in 61 games with a minus-12 rating.
Here's your lines Flyers fans: 21-10-17
Van Riemsdyk will start tonight's game on the third line. Sidelined since January 12th with a concussion, the power forward has 11 goals and 22 points on the season.
A source tells me James van Riemsdyk will play today.
Van Riemsdyk is an option for today's tilt. Sidelined since January 12th with a concussion, the power forward has 11 goals and 22 points on the season.
JVR out there in regular jersey.
Practicing in a contact jersey is some great news for JVR owners. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
JvR practicing today. No gray jersey. Little birdy told me so.
If true, this is some great news for JVR owners. Before getting hurt he scored 11 goals and 22 points in 37 games.
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