Between 2012 and 2018, he played in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs, before joining the Philadelphia Flyers until 2023. Van Riemsdyk was born in Middletown, New Jersey, and played minor ice hockey with local clubs through his childhood.

Jul 8, 2024 · The Toronto Maple Leafs are linked to signing veteran free agent forward James van Riemsdyk, according to an NHL insider.

Sep 6, 2024 · Corrado has urged the Maple Leafs to consider signing veteran forward and former No. 2 draft pick James van Riemsdyk to a contract to bolster their lineup.

Aug 27, 2024 · According to a recent report by TSN’s Dave Feschuk, the Maple Leafs are considering a reunion with forward James van Riemsdyk as they explore options to strengthen their left-wing depth.

Jul 2, 2018 · After the Toronto Maple Leafs signed John Tavares, forward James van Riemsdyk made sure he locked up a five-year deal with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Sep 15, 2024 · According to TSN's Chris Johnston, the former Toronto Maple Leafs is signing a one-year deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets worth $900,000. JVR is getting a contract from Columbus, not a PTO.

Sep 15, 2024 · James van Riemsdyk is going back to the Metropolitan Division. According to TSN's Chris Johnston, the former Toronto Maple Leafs is signing a one-year deal with the Columbus Blue...

Jul 12, 2024 · The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to bolster their forward corps and they could still land the best available unrestricted free agent in a reunion with James van Riemsdyk.

Aug 26, 2024 · Don't be surprised to see it happen, according to a new report via TSN. On "First Up", analysts Aaron Korolnek and Dave Feschuk opined that among the options for the Toronto Maple Leafs is a reunion with van Riemsdyk:

Aug 18, 2024 · Van Riemsdyk, 35, played 1011 games in the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Boston Bruins. He was drafted 2nd in 2007 by the Flyers and since then, scored 311 goals and 318 assists in the regular season, in addition to 36 points, including 21 goals in 82 playoff games.