TSN: Chris Johnston on SportsCentre with Jay Onrait speaking concerning the newest on UFA ahead James van Riemsdyk who could also be in search of a PTO with a contender.
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Onrait: “Okay, let’s discuss a bit bit about some veterans who could or might not be signing PTOs. James Van Riemsdyk stays unsigned. CJ had 11 targets with Boston final yr, talking of Boston, are there any groups considering getting JVR pen to paper on a contract?
Johnston: “There’s definitely groups considering giving him a tryout settlement, and I believe that that’s one of the simplest ways to explain the place he’s at proper now. , I take a look at a crew just like the Detroit Pink Wings, they confirmed curiosity in making an attempt to commerce for James van Riemsdyk, like in the direction of a commerce deadline a pair years in the past. It didn’t find yourself occurring.
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However, you recognize, I do suppose that there’s been at the very least some curiosity, maybe there for a tryout state of affairs. Look across the league, Columbus, Calgary, Carolina is bringing Sam Gagner to camp, however you recognize, a few of these groups are on the market in search of veteran forwards.
And actually there’s no dedication with these tryouts. I imply, it’s simply an opportunity to come back to camp and attempt to earn and win a job.
And I do suppose in the end we’re going to see James van Riemsdyk in a camp with a crew. I imply, he understands this might be his final kick on the can. And, you recognize, naturally, I believe that he’s going to wish to discover a place the place he can have a job and have an opportunity to compete for a Stanley Cup.
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And perhaps not all of the conditions presently have that, that in place, however that can be one thing that I believe that he’ll type of give attention to right here as we head in the direction of the weekend, and I’d anticipate we’ll see him in camp subsequent week someplace.
