Will Chris Drury and the Rangers Sign James Van Riemsdyk to a PTO?
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With it being a week out from training camps opening, it appears veteran winger James Van Riemsdyk may not secure a contract after all.
He may have to settle for a PTO, of which GM Chris Drury could be the one to offer him a tryout.
JVR may not be the same 30-goal winger he was in Philadelphia and Toronto, but he still offered a lot of help on the bottom six in Boston.
In 2023-2024 he proved himself a worthwhile depth forward, scoring 38 points( 11 G, 27 A) in 71 games.
He averaged 13:30 TOI per game and could have the same production in a middle-six role with the Rangers.
There are multiple teams currently interested in Van Riemsdyk's services but want to see how he does in training camp, before offering him a deal.
This will be the New Jersey-born winger's 16th season in the NHL, tallying 629 points(311 G, 318 A) in 1,011 career games split between the Bruins, Flyers, and Maple Leafs.
Should GM Chris Drury be the one to swoop in and sign him to a short-term deal?
He could be a good replacement for Kaapo Kakko, should he end up being dealt before or during the season.
| POLL | ||
11 SEPTEMBRE | 38 ANSWERS Will Chris Drury and the Rangers Sign James Van Riemsdyk to a PTO? Should GM Chris Drury sign James Van Riemsdyk to a one-year deal? | ||
| Yes | 16 | 42.1 % |
| No | 22 | 57.9 % |
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