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Despite getting held without a point, JVR finished with seven shots on goal. His demotion to the third line is likely more indicative of getting all of the three lines going.
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@DailyFaceoff Gudbranson is in.
Gudbranson registered four shots on goal and three hits over his first two NHL games. He will continue to get his feet wet and ease into his responsibilities.
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Either Gudbranson or Ellerby in as 6th D for Sat home opener #TBLightning
Gudbranson registered four shots on goal and three hits over his first two NHL games. Look for him to break into the lineup slowly as the team does not need to rush him.
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#FlaPanthers HC Dineen announces Gudbranson will play in first #NHL game Saturday
Gudbranson should at least stick with the club on a nine-game tryout. Last season he scored 12 goals and 34 points over 44 games with the Kingston Frontenacs. However, considering the team has no reason to rush their youngsters, expect another year of close-to-no fantasy hockey impact.
James van Riemsdyk, who had been bothered by a groin pull, was a late addition to the ice at practice.
The Flyers expect JVR to play his best hockey on the top line alongside Jaromir Jagr and Claude Giroux. Last season the 22-year-old scored 21 goals and 40 points over 75 games. Look for him to approach 30 goals in his third professional year.
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Gudbranson will at the least get the nine games but there has to be a reason the Panthers are keeping eight defensemen in camp for now.
Look for the former third overall pick to stick with the club on a nine-game tryout. Last season he scored 12 goals and 34 points over 44 games with the Kingston Frontenacs. However, considering the team has no reason to rush their youngsters, expect another year of no fantasy impact.
As far as van Riemsdyk is concerned, he will most likely be shut down for the final three preseason games as a precaution. “There’s a chance [van Riemsdyk] could play Saturday, but we’ll probably be a little more careful with that,” said Holmgren.
van Riemsdyk remains one of the team's long term investments which means they will play it safe with their budding power forward. Last season, the 22-year-old scored 21 goals and 40 points but showed his true strength in the playoffs. Expect a breakout performance from this top liner.
With many clubs around the NHL experiencing their share of difficulties inking their restricted free agents to new deals, Philadelphia Flyers’ GM Paul Holmgren avoided any potential stand-off with James van Riemsdyk next summer by signing the 22-year-old winger to a 6-year, $25.5 million contract extension.
CORAL SPRINGS After 13 months of protracted contract negotiatons the Panthers announced Friday that they signed defenseman Erik Gudbranson, last year’s overall No. 3 draft pick, to a three-year entry level contract.
James van Riemsdyk had a maintenance day today
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