Player Discussion James van Riemsdyk

[Alicat]

They can't retaliate, they are missing too many picks over the next 3 years

Realized I put it in the wrong thread. I wasn't talking about players

 

[PB37]

Is he a Bertuzzi replacement or third line?

I actually think JVR -- Zacha -- Pasta has some potential. Pass first center, net front presence, shooter.

 

[weaponomega]

Just look at the pace of the game now and also factoring the young speedier teams like the Devils, Wings, Habs, Sabres and all I see the B's do is get slower with this move.

This likely takes a roster spot away from a younger prospect and they need to badly starting integrating some youth and zip into this lineup. Not a fan even at $1M.

A 1 year 1m contract isn't going to block anyone. The Bs could easily move him or waive him if it doesn't work out. And it's not like we have a a ton of young players knocking on the door being blocked by veterans.

 

[Helsinki city boy]

a big, soft, old guy who just scored 10 goals. yupi!
hey, i hope it works out just fine, it was just my initial reaction.

Agree. Would have given that roster spot to some prospect.

 

[McGarnagle]

Agree. Would have given that roster spot to some prospect.

That would require us to have any prospects

 

[FinnBear]

Can't really hate or overthink it at that price. Seasoned vet who can eat a few minutes. Good competition for the prospects. Roster spots should not be given away. Worst case scenario JVR just got free Bruins season tickets to watch them from box seats.

 

[BruinsPortugal]

Speed and violence. Direction. JVR is absolutely none of it. He's roster spackle. He's Simon Gagne.

I thought there was a lane open. I no longer believe it.

Old and cheap to plug into the top 6. Exactly what i said they would do yesterday. Only they are doing it in the worst way possible. Seriously, JVR is probably the last guy i could ever imagine in a bruins uniform. “Hey gang who’s the softest, tallest, slower player we can sign??”

 

[Alicat]

The pride of UNH has returned.

 

[Helsinki city boy]

That would require us to have any prospects

At least giving a decent chance there might be some.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Agree. Would have given that roster spot to some prospect.

I'd rather give it to any of the bevy of younger players available who at least fast, aggressive or who possess some kind of small upside to their careers.

Hell, I even agree with you. I'd rather see Lauko.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

the last 3 seasons the guy is .55 ppg, and he's a year younger than Marchand. And we're complaining about 1/1

Never change guys! Never change. 6'3 210, but I guess the wrong kind of big

How about the more relevant last two seasons? Never remotely comparable to Marchand's peak as well. Sweeney has some brainwashed it seems.

Curious to realize the plan over the coming days.

 

[NDiesel]

I'd rather give it to any of the bevy of younger players available who at least fast, aggressive or who possess some kind of small upside to their careers.

Hell, I even agree with you. I'd rather see Lauko.

If JVR is bad or one of those guys outplay him ask yourself what is the risk? 1 mil isn't hard to bury or trade....

 

[goldnblack]

I'd rather give it to any of the bevy of younger players available who at least fast, aggressive or who possess some kind of small upside to their careers.

Hell, I even agree with you. I'd rather see Lauko.

Before signing JVR we had what, 8 NHL caliber forwards? We gotta get to 12+1+ some kids who could actually make the jump when injuries happen.

I think we're ok here boss....

 

[Helsinki city boy]

I'd rather give it to any of the bevy of younger players available who at least fast, aggressive or who possess some kind of small upside to their careers.

Hell, I even agree with you. I'd rather see Lauko.

Yeah, i bet theres bunch of young players who can score same amount of goals than JVR and have some development instead of declining. Sweeney needed to have his trademark sigining and get poor player. Positive side is that he didnt give 3musd.

 

[Babajingo]

Another 30 something lead foot. At least its only for a year. Maybe Dr Sweeney is learning.

 

[The Murph]

Not a fan of this style of play, but definitely low risk higher reward type of deal, for this cap strapped team.

Ideally want him on the 3rd line, bump up to top 6 with an injury.

Hope he turns back the clock a little bit and surprises, showing he's still got the ability to produce.

 

[Bodit9]

Of course

 

[Ratty]

A warm body dust bin pro to fill out the roster and delay the development of a promising rookie.

 

[wintersej]

The Bruins don’t have enough young forwards to not pick up a couple vets. And competition is good. $1 million can just be waived at no cap cost if a kid beats him out. Ideally he sees limited minutes in the third line and a lot of minutes in PP1… but he also offers some insurance if Merkulov or Lysell can’t cut it in the top 6.

 

[Absurdity]

Nothing wrong with this deal. Cheap top 9 foward that can play LW and RW.

 

[wintersej]

A warm body dust bin pro to fill out the roster and delay the development of a promising rookie.

Which one? Even with Lucic, JVR and Geekie in the fold the Bruins would be playing 3 or 4 rookies in the lineup every night. I’m not so sure blocking the development of the 4th or 5th best forward in Providence is something to get excited about. But, maybe the Bruins have way more prospects than I am aware of.

 

[TP]

I liked his game10 years ago. Now? TBD

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Before signing JVR we had what, 8 NHL caliber forwards? We gotta get to 12+1+ some kids who could actually make the jump when injuries happen.

I think we're ok here boss....

The point just went whizzing by your head, chuckles.

But okay. Keep arguing points I'm not making if it makes you feel bigger.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

A warm body dust bin pro to fill out the roster and delay the development of a promising rookie.

Lol..... What promising rookie is he blocking? It's literally 1 year.

Merkulov = Still needs time in the AHL
Lysell = Still needs time in the AHL
Beecher = Still needs time in the AHL

And we're done.

 

[skullguise]

I remember when we faced Philly in the playoffs all those years ago, the announcers were ball-washing him big time, earning him the "Jesus Van Riemsdyk" title. I'm overall kind of meh on this, with a wait and see attitude. Maybe he'll "resurrect" his play this year....?