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08:19 AM ET 02.11 | With seven goals in his first 11 games this season, Toronto's James van Riemsdyk is already more than halfway to his 2011-12 total of 11 goals in 43 games with his former team, the Flyers. As for Philly, van Riemsdyk has had Monday night's Flyers-Maple Leafs game in Toronto circled on his calendar since the lockout ended. "I've been thinking about that basically since the season started, just getting that first game over with against my former team," he said. "It just gives you that final sense of closure, I think. When you get traded, at first you're a little bit shocked. Even though you know it's coming, you're pushing on your heels a bit." ... If the first quarter of the season is any indication, van Riemsdyk's best hockey is ahead of him.

James van Riemsdyk, Icon Sports

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February 11, 2013 08:56 AM ET

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closure...really?
Today onm WGAF, Dr. phil talks to players about their feelings

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February 11, 2013 09:04 AM ET

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If the Leafs could actually win a home game, i'd be a little more excited for this team than I have been to this point.

Also, it would be nice to beat a REAL team, unlike that pee wee group they scheduled us against on Saturday. That was weird.

dannylimes

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February 11, 2013 09:09 AM ET

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Leafs' van Riemsdyk had Feb. 11 circled

He must really, really need a new mattress.

Canuck eh?

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February 11, 2013 09:10 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:56 AM ET 02.11 by Spiny Norman

closure...really?Today onm WGAF, Dr. phil talks to players about their feelings

During a contract hold out all you hear is it's nothing personal it's just buisness. When a player gets traded it wasn't buisness it was personal. Just a little hypocrasy sprinkled in if you ask me.

Garbage Man

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February 11, 2013 09:25 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:04 AM ET 02.11 by dannylimes

If the Leafs could actually win a home game, i'd be a little more excited for this team than I have been to this point.

Also, it would be nice to beat a REAL team, unlike that pee wee group they scheduled us against on Saturday. That was weird.

LOL - Alright I explained the 43, now you explain 6-0. Is that their road record?

Canuck eh?

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February 11, 2013 09:32 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:25 AM ET 02.11 by Canuck eh?

LOL - Alright I explained the 43, now you explain 6-0. Is that their road record?

I still dont get the Little Shrub reference but anyhow what line is JVR playing on?

Good for the kid, he was kind of lost in the shuffle here in Philly

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February 11, 2013 09:37 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:25 AM ET 02.11 by Canuck eh?

LOL - Alright I explained the 43, now you explain 6-0. Is that their road record?

I think that was the final score against Montreal.

Nobody expects…

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February 11, 2013 09:38 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:32 AM ET 02.11 by NY Rangers

I still dont get the Little Shrub reference but anyhow what line is JVR playing on?Good for the kid, he was kind of lost in the shuffle here in Philly

he also had a string of injuries right before he got shipped off

Garbage Man

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February 11, 2013 09:38 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:32 AM ET 02.11 by NY Rangers

I still dont get the Little Shrub reference but anyhow what line is JVR playing on?Good for the kid, he was kind of lost in the shuffle here in Philly

It was a trade that worked for both teams. Schenn has been a good addition on the Flyers blue line and JVR is lighting it up in Toronto. Good for both of them.

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February 11, 2013 09:38 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:09 AM ET 02.11 by Canuck eh?

Leafs' van Riemsdyk had Feb. 11 circled

He must really, really need a new mattress.

Please disregard this comment for 1 week. :-)

Canuck eh?

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February 11, 2013 09:40 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:37 AM ET 02.11 by Nobody expects Phantomphan MMT

I think that was the final score against Montreal.

You're probably correct. I've repressed that memory already.

Canuck eh?

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February 11, 2013 09:41 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:25 AM ET 02.11 by Canuck eh?

LOL - Alright I explained the 43, now you explain 6-0. Is that their road record?

THE SCORE SATURDAY!

Man, Torontonians can't even gloat right it seems...

dannylimes

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February 11, 2013 09:41 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:32 AM ET 02.11 by NY Rangers

I still dont get the Little Shrub reference but anyhow what line is JVR playing on?Good for the kid, he was kind of lost in the shuffle here in Philly

He took Lupul's spot on the first line with Bozak and Stay Puft.

dannylimes

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February 11, 2013 09:42 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:38 AM ET 02.11 by Nobody expects Phantomphan MMT

It was a trade that worked for both teams. Schenn has been a good addition on the Flyers blue line and JVR is lighting it up in Toronto. Good for both of them.

I haven't watched a Flyers game since the opener, but it's good to hear Luke's doing good.