James van Riemsdyk

Nationality

United States

Born

1989-05-04

Height

6'3" / 191 cm

Weight

216 lbs / 98 kg

James van Riemsdyk, often known by his initials JVR, is an American professional ice hockey left winger for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. Van Riemsdyk began his NHL career with the Flyers, the organization that originally selected him second overall at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, before being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2012. He later rejoined the Flyers as a free agent during the 2018 off-season. Additionally, he has represented the United States in numerous tournaments. On September 15, 2024, van Riemsdyk signed as a free agent to a one-year, $900,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets