James Van Riemsdyk may be scracted for game one of the playoffs
As the Boston Bruins gear up for the playoffs, there's growing concern about forward James van Riemsdyk's recent struggles.
Once a solid performer, the seasoned player has hit a rough patch, especially since falling ill in March. With just one point in his last ten games, van Riemsdyk admitted,
"It definitely took a lot out of me."
As competition heats up for roster spots, questions arise about his future with the team.
🎥 James van Riemsdyk on returning to the lineup tonight in Nashville: "The strengths of my game are just playing smart, playing with detail, making the right play all the time and playing within the structure of the team. Those are the things that we're trying to work on.»
Despite his 38 points in 67 games this season, his inconsistency has fans and coaches alike wondering if he'll make the cut for game one of the playoffs.
As seen on Bruinslatest
Van Riemsdyk might be scratched for game 1
POLL |
AVRIL 5 | 106 ANSWERS James Van Riemsdyk may be scracted for game one of the playoffs Should the Bruins scratch Riemsdyk for game one? |
Yes | 57 | 53.8 % |
No | 49 | 46.2 % |
List of polls |
|
32 minutes ago | By Austin Sabourin Boston Bruins Brad Marchand Facing Controversy After Grabbing A Senators Player By The Throat |
|
4 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Set To Return: Boston Bruins Insider Reveals A Key Player Will Be Returning Tonight And It Changes Things |
|
5 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin The Boston Bruins Just Announced A Last Minute Emergency Roster Transaction |
|
6 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Elliotte Friedman Just Revealed Some Game Changing Injury News Ahead Of The Boston Bruins Game |
|
9 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Boston Bruins Organization Under Fire For Mistreating A Top Prospect |
|
10 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Brad Marchand Suspended? An Announcement Was Just Made And It's Not Good |
|
12 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Contract Extensions Were Just Leaked For 6 Different Boston Bruins Players |
|
14 hours ago | By Joshua Deeds Interesting Trade Proposal Was Just Made Involving Boston Bruins David Pastrnak |
Previously on Bruins Insider