Posted: Monday, October 12, 2009, 1:13 PM | 10 comments |
 

Van Riemsdyk returns to practice
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This was the hit, by Washington's Milan Jurcina, that caused van Riemsdyk's head trauma.

Flyers rookie James van Riemsdyk was back on the ice today after not skating for six days with a head injury that was sustained last Tuesday against Washington.

Van Riemsdyk’s “head trauma” was never officially diagnosed as a concussion. He was pain-free after Monday’s practice, which included at least 10 minutes of hard skating at the end.

“It was a good test for me to see where my head is at and it felt good,” van Riemsdyk said. “It was my first skate there. If I can get through that one, I can probably get through a lot of them – that was a pretty tough practice.”

Van Riemsdyk, 20, didn't have any headaches at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday - in a loud environment - as he watched the Eagles knock-off Tampa Bay with the rest of his teammates.

He is flying with the team today to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where the Flyers will be doing team bonding events throughout the week on the Atlantic Ocean. He is expected to be ready to play in Friday night’s game against the Panthers.

Read tomorrow’s Daily News for more information and about what to expect during the team’s bonding adventures.

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Posted by Frank Seravalli @ 1:13 PM  Permalink | 10 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:32 PM, 10/12/2009
    Good news. I know it's only been a few games, but the kid looks like a player.
    — kev
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:40 PM, 10/12/2009
    Let's hope he's 100%, and doesn't come back too soon.
    — BobbyD
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:16 PM, 10/12/2009
    I agree, no reason to rush him back. On a positive note, no more Cote.
    — JohnnyN
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:53 PM, 10/12/2009
    i hate the NHL scheduling...no game til Friday. whaaaaaaaatttttttt?
    — SWP
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:41 PM, 10/12/2009
    I hope he doesnt get Keith Primeau syndrome, the hit didnt look to hard to me.
    — yescadog
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:14 PM, 10/12/2009
    I don't think he has looked good at all. Before the injury against the caps, he looked lost out there. Granted he had some goals in the preseason, but he is not playing against teams with all of their guys either.
    — mjakes19
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:26 PM, 10/12/2009
    he's done for the year.
    — phillies1001
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:36 PM, 10/12/2009
    I just hope we don't see another Lindros-type syndrome... Hopefully JVR keeps his head up on the ice
    — kjuggs77
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:27 AM, 10/13/2009
    mjakes...3 assists in his first three games. Yeah he sucks. Come back when you get a clue.
    — duuuuude
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:24 AM, 10/13/2009
    to add further he has been on the third line supplying those assist earning his stripes. He clearly deserves to be on the roster.
    — Flyers2001


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About Frank Seravalli
Frank Seravalli is in his fourth year with the Daily News and third season covering the Flyers. He started at the Daily News as an intern writing about the boozing legends of the Lincoln Financial Field lots and hasn't left. Since joining the Flyers beat, he has covered everything from the Winter Classic to the Stanley Cup Final and everything in between. Prior to joining the Daily News, the Bucks County native did a large amount of freelance work for local media outlets, covering high schools, colleges and all four of Philly's major sports teams. He resides in Center City. E-mail Frank at seravaf@phillynews.com and follow him on Twitter @DNFlyers.

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