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.
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Van Riemsdyk might be scratched for game 1
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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 % |
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