James Van Riemsdyk

Columbus Blue Jackets, Left Wing
Age: 35-215d (May 04, 1989)
Exp: 14 Years
Country: US
College: New Hampshire
Drafted: Round 1 (#2 overall), 2007
2024-25 Cap Hit

$900,000

2024-25 Cash

$900,000

Career Earnings

$63,988,415

2024-2024 Free Agent (CURRENT)

James Van Riemsdyk signed a 1 year , $900,000 contract with the Colorado Avalanche, including $900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $900,000. In 2024-25, Van Riemsdyk will earn a base salary of $900,000, while carrying a cap hit of $900,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $900,000
Average Salary:
$900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2024-25 35 $900,000 1.02% $900,000 $900,000
2025-26 36
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2024-25 35 $900,000 $900,000 1.02%
2025-26 36
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024-25 35 $900,000 $900,000 $900,000 $900,000 $900,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2023-2023 Free Agent

James Van Riemsdyk signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Boston Bruins, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2018-2022

James Van Riemsdyk signed a 5 year , $35,000,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, including $5,000,000 signing bonus, $35,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,000,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $35,000,000
Average Salary:
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$5,000,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2012-2017

James Van Riemsdyk signed a 6 year , $25,500,000 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, including $25,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,250,000.
Contract Terms:
6 yr(s) / $25,500,000
Average Salary:
$4,250,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2009-2011 Rookie

James Van Riemsdyk signed a 3 year , $4,962,500 contract with the Philadelphia Flyers, including $262,500 signing bonus, $4,962,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,654,167.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $4,962,500
Average Salary:
$1,654,167
Signing Bonus:
$262,500
Free Agent:
2012 / RFA
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Seasons

14 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$63,988,415

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 20
Active
$875,000
$875,000
2010 21
Active
$875,000
$1,750,000
2011 22
Active
$875,000
$2,625,000
2012 23
Active
$1,463,415
$4,088,415
2013 24
Active
$3,750,000
$7,838,415
2014 25
Active
$4,500,000
$12,338,415
2015 26
Injured
$4,750,000
$17,088,415
2016 27
Active
$5,000,000
$22,088,415
2017 28
Active
$5,000,000
$27,088,415
2018 29
Active
$8,000,000
$35,088,415
2019 30
Active
$8,000,000
$43,088,415
2020 31
Active
$7,000,000
$50,088,415
2021 32
Active
$7,000,000
$57,088,415
2022 33
Active
$5,000,000
$62,088,415
2023 34
Active
$1,000,000
$63,088,415
2024 35
Active
$900,000
$63,988,415
Total      
$63,988,415
$63,988,415
Total
$63,988,415

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $32,362,500 $5,262,500 - $37,625,000
6 $24,463,415 - - $24,463,415
1 $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000
1 $900,000 - - $900,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
20
$787,500
$87,500
$875,000
$875,000
2010
21
$787,500
$87,500
$875,000
$1,750,000
2011
22
$787,500
$87,500
$875,000
$2,625,000
2012
23
$1,463,415
$1,463,415
$4,088,415
2013
24
$3,750,000
$3,750,000
$7,838,415
2014
25
$4,500,000
$4,500,000
$12,338,415
2015
26
$4,750,000
$4,750,000
$17,088,415
2016
27
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$22,088,415
2017
28
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$27,088,415
2018
29
$7,000,000
$1,000,000
$8,000,000
$35,088,415
2019
30
$7,000,000
$1,000,000
$8,000,000
$43,088,415
2020
31
$6,000,000
$1,000,000
$7,000,000
$50,088,415
2021
32
$6,000,000
$1,000,000
$7,000,000
$57,088,415
2022
33
$4,000,000
$1,000,000
$5,000,000
$62,088,415
2023
34
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$63,088,415
2024
35
$900,000
$900,000
$63,988,415
Total
$58,725,915
$5,262,500
$63,988,415
$63,988,415
Total
$58,725,915
$5,262,500
$63,988,415

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
8 $32,362,500 $5,262,500 - $37,625,000
6 $24,463,415 - - $24,463,415
1 $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000
1 $900,000 - - $900,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2022-23 PHI Oct 27, 2022 - Dec 07, 2022 0 Finger
2019-20 PHI Mar 12, 2020 - Jul 13, 2020 0 Hand
2018-19 PHI Oct 11, 2018 - Nov 15, 2018 0 Lower Body
  • Sep 15, 2024 Signed a 1 year $900,000 contract with Columbus (CBJ)
  • Jul 01, 2023 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Boston (BOS)
  • Feb 08, 2019 Fined $5,000 High Sticking against Alex Martinez (LAK)
  • Jul 01, 2018 Signed a 5 year $35 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Jun 23, 2012 Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Philadelphia (PHI) for Luke Schenn
  • Aug 30, 2011 Signed a 6 year $25.5 million extension with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Apr 01, 2009 Signed a 3 year $4.9625 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
  • Jun 23, 2007 Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 1 (#2 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Feb 08, 2019 High Sticking against Alex Martinez (LAK) $5,000
Fines: 1 $5,000
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2024 CBJ 14 3 2 0 -1 14 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 2
2023 BOS 71 11 27 38 7 142 6 6 0 0 22 31 20 10
2022 PHI 61 12 17 29 -3 119 2 2 0 0 20 18 28 7
2021 PHI 82 24 14 38 -33 186 9 0 0 0 25 34 25 10
2020 PHI 56 17 26 43 2 132 10 1 0 0 16 40 14 9
2019 PHI 66 19 21 40 5 151 4 5 0 0 18 25 8 8
2018 PHI 66 27 21 48 -10 167 8 4 0 0 16 34 18 6
2017 TOR 81 36 18 54 1 248 11 9 0 0 23 40 30 0
2016 TOR 82 29 33 62 -3 237 6 13 0 0 29 62 37 1
2015 TOR 40 14 15 29 3 129 5 4 0 0 7 52 6 1
2014 TOR 82 27 29 56 -33 248 9 10 1 0 29 83 43 21
2013 TOR 74 28 29 57 -9 266 9 6 2 2 26 105 44 30
2012 TOR 48 18 14 32 -7 140 0 0 0 0 15 55 26 24
2011 PHI 39 6 11 17 -2 103 0 0 0 0 16 37 22 2

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TRANSACTIONS

Sep 15, 2024
Signed a 1 year $900,000 contract with Columbus (CBJ)
Jul 01, 2023
Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Boston (BOS)
Feb 08, 2019
Fined $5,000 High Sticking against Alex Martinez (LAK)
Jul 01, 2018
Signed a 5 year $35 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
Jun 23, 2012
Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Philadelphia (PHI) for Luke Schenn
Aug 30, 2011
Signed a 6 year $25.5 million extension with Philadelphia (PHI)
Apr 01, 2009
Signed a 3 year $4.9625 million contract with Philadelphia (PHI)
Jun 23, 2007
Drafted by Philadelphia (PHI): Round 1 (#2 overall)

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