TSN: Chris Johnston on SportsCentre with Jay Onrait speaking concerning the newest on UFA ahead James van Riemsdyk who could also be searching for a PTO with a contender.
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Onrait: “Okay, let’s speak somewhat bit about some veterans who might or might not be signing PTOs. James Van Riemsdyk stays unsigned. CJ had 11 objectives with Boston final 12 months, talking of Boston, are there any groups concerned about getting JVR pen to paper on a contract?
Johnston: “There’s actually groups concerned about giving him a tryout settlement, and I believe that that’s one of the simplest ways to explain the place he’s at proper now. You recognize, I take a look at a crew just like the Detroit Purple Wings, they confirmed curiosity in making an attempt to commerce for James van Riemsdyk, like in direction of a commerce deadline a pair years in the past. It didn’t find yourself occurring.
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However, you understand, I do suppose that there’s been at the very least some curiosity, maybe there for a tryout state of affairs. Look across the league, Columbus, Calgary, Carolina is bringing Sam Gagner to camp, however you understand, a few of these groups are on the market searching for veteran forwards.
And actually there’s no dedication with these tryouts. I imply, it’s simply an opportunity to come back to camp and attempt to earn and win a job.
And I do suppose in the end we’re going to see James van Riemsdyk in a camp with a crew. I imply, he understands this may very well be his final kick on the can. And, you understand, naturally, I believe that he’s going to need to discover a place the place he can have a job and have an opportunity to compete for a Stanley Cup.
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And perhaps not all of the conditions at the moment have that, that in place, however that shall be one thing that I believe that he’ll type of give attention to right here as we head in direction of the weekend, and I’d anticipate we’ll see him in camp subsequent week someplace.
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