Flyers' van Riemsdyk: Another Surgery On Tap: James van Riemsdyk will undergo surgery next week to repair a torn labrum in his right hip, reports the Associated Press. (Updated 05/19/2012)
Injury Report
Hip - (Updated - 5/19/12)
Fantasy Analysis
His recovery time is expected to be six weeks. Injuries limited him to just 43 games during the regular season because of three separate injuries -- groin, concussion and foot surgery -- and he heard his name tossed around in trade rumors. He's a beast when healthy. But despite his tender years (23), he's quickly gaining a reputation for being injury prone. He may ultimately be nothing more than just another Ryan Malone -- typically better on the ice than in fantasy, and guaranteed to miss 15-20 games (or thereabouts) every year. (Updated 05/19/2012).
van Riemsdyk's solid play the last two years factored into the Flyers' decision to part ways with Mike Richards and Jeff Carter, and it's certain Philly expects big things from the winger in his third NHL season. He'll likely be matched up with Claude Giroux and the newly-signed Jaromir Jagr this season. (Updated 10/4/11)
