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has JVR done enough to get himself on team USA?

4 years ago I asked if a certain former maple leaf(who will remain nameless) should get consideration to team USA men's Olympic hockey team based on his chemistry he had with kessel. This time around I'm asking if van reimsdyk should be considered not only does he have better chemistry with kessel then the player i mentioned 4 years ago but he is also currently tied in 8th overall in points amongst American players this year

Update:

Bob he was an all star signing of JFJ the 3 season prior to 09/10 season he was a league leader amongst American players............ in the shots catagory. averaging under a 10% shooting %

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  • 7 years ago
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    It would be far more shocking if he didn't make the team than if he did. Clearly he is one of the top 12 forwards the American squad has to offer and it doesn't hurt that he is a likely linemate for Kessel.

    I am guessing you are referring to one Jason Blake. Age played a factor along with health issues when team USA announced their roster.

  • Personally he has the production, skating ability that translates to the bigger ice surface, and the ability to get the close-in goals (he's better at it than David Clarkson) that probably puts him on the plane. Kessel is a lock. He's been consistent and can play with several forwards (he's been consistent most of the year).

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    7 years ago

    I'd honestly put him as a top-six forward at Sochi, since being traded from the Flyers, JVR had flourished with the Maple Leafs.

  • 7 years ago

    I think he'll play great at the international level. He'll fit right in with kessel and a potential playmaker

  • 7 years ago

    Yessir

  • 7 years ago

    Yes, I believe so. I have him on my top 4 lines, on the third line to be exact.

  • 7 years ago

    JVR is a lock.

    I cannot fathom who you are referring to from 2010????? Not like Hanson? Who?

    Ahhh...thanks VIP....I forgot about Blake....who?

  • 7 years ago

    I would say yes.

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