Team USA’s new identity: Why this 4 Nations squad values speed and skill over grit
After prioritizing grinding two-way talent in 2016, Team USA’s identity finally reflects the shift in how NHL teams are built.
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Merzlikins, Fantilli, Del Bel Belluz push Columbus Blue Jackets past Toronto Maple Leafs
Forward James van Riemsdyk scored the other Columbus goal ... and then scored one for himself to make it 4-0 early in the ...
Blue Jackets' James van Riemsdyk to play Sunday despite gruesome injury that knocked out 4 teeth
Van Riemsdyk needed 30 stitches and a bone graft after getting hit with a high stick on Friday, but will still take the ice ...
Blue Jackets' James van Riemsdyk: Records helper Friday
Van Riemsdyk notched an assist in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over Utah. Van Riemsdyk showed some grit Friday. He was bloodied by a high stick in the first period and didn't get back into the game until ...
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Blue Jackets' James van Riemsdyk to play Sunday despite gruesome injury that knocked out 4 teeth
Hockey players are known for being tough, but Columbus Blue Jackets left wing James van Riemsdyk is taking things to the next level. Days after suffering a gruesome injury that knocked out four ...
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Blue Jackets' James van Riemsdyk: Assists in consecutive contests
Van Riemsdyk logged an assist, two hits and two PIM in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Stars. Van Riemsdyk has a helper in each of the last two games and six points over his last six outings. The second ...
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Captain Auston Matthews doesn't think U.S. Team will need much of his prodding
As captain of Team USA, Auston Matthews expects he’ll be seen, but not heard in the 4 Nations Face-off. Let’s just say it won’t take any speeches from the current Maple Leafs skipper to rev ...