TSN: Chris Johnston on SportsCentre with Jay Onrait speaking concerning the newest on UFA ahead James van Riemsdyk who could also be on the lookout for a PTO with a contender.
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Onrait: “Okay, let’s speak slightly bit about some veterans who might or is probably not 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 feel that that’s one of the best ways to explain the place he’s at proper now. You understand, I have a look at a crew just like the Detroit Crimson Wings, they confirmed curiosity in attempting 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 taking place.
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However, , I do suppose that there’s been a minimum of some curiosity, maybe there for a tryout state of affairs. Look across the league, Columbus, Calgary, Carolina is bringing Sam Gagner to camp, however , a few of these groups are on the market on the lookout for veteran forwards.
And actually there’s no dedication with these tryouts. I imply, it’s simply an opportunity to return to camp and attempt to earn and win a job.
And I do suppose finally 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, , naturally, I feel that he’s going to need 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 feel that he’ll type of concentrate on right here as we head in the direction of the weekend, and I might anticipate we’ll see him in camp subsequent week someplace.
