James van Riemsdyk is an American professional ice hockey left winger for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the NHL. Born on May 4, 1989, in Middletown, New Jersey, he played minor ice hockey in his hometown before joining the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. He later played two seasons of college hockey at the University of New Hampshire before signing an entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2009.
Van Riemsdyk was drafted second overall by the Flyers in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, just behind his friend Patrick Kane. In 2012, van Riemsdyk was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he played until 2018. He set career-high records, with 36 goals during the 2017–18 season and 62 points during the 2016–17 NHL season with the Leafs. Throughout his career, van Riemsdyk has achieved numerous milestones, including scoring his 200th NHL goal and the 20,000th goal in Maple Leafs' history. In 2021, he reached 500 career NHL points.
How much does James van Riemsdyk make?
Van Riemsdyk will be making around $900,000 in the 2024-2024 season. He is a free agent and playing for the Blue Jackets under a one-year contract as per Spotrac.
James van Riemsdyk's contract breakdown
James van Riemsdyk signed a one-year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets worth $900,000 for the 2024-25 season as per Spotrac.
| Contract Terms | Details |
| Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Contract Length | 1 year |
| Total Value | $900,000 |
| Guaranteed Amount | $900,000 |
| Base Salary | $900,000 |
| Signing Bonus | N/A |
| Cap Hit | $900,000 |
| Average Annual Salary (AAV) | $900,000 |
| Free Agent Status | 2025 / UFA |
How much does James van Riemsdyk make per minute?
James van Riemsdyk makes approximately $1.71 per minute throughout the 2024-2025 season as per our calculations on this year’s salary of $900,000 as per Spotrac.
James van Riemsdyk's contract clauses
There are no additional clauses in his contract. He is playing as a free agent for the Columbus Blue Jackets as per Spotrac.
James van Riemsdyk's career earnings
James van Riemsdyk has earned $63,988,415 throughout his NHL career. Starting in 2009, his salary increased steadily, with his highest earnings in 2018 and 2019 at $8 million each year as per Spotrac. In 2024, he signed a one-year, $900,000 contract, bringing his total earnings close to $64 million.
James van Riemsdyk's contract history
James van Riemsdyk entered the NHL in 2009 and since then, he has signed a total of five contracts. The contract history of van Riemsdyk is as follows:
| Year(s) | Team | Contract Length | Total Value | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | Free Agent Status |
| 2009-2011 | Philadelphia Flyers | 3 years | $4,962,500 | $1,654,167 | $262,500 | 2012 / RFA |
| 2012-2017 | Philadelphia Flyers | 6 years | $25,500,000 | $4,250,000 | N/A | 2018 / UFA |
| 2018-2022 | Philadelphia Flyers | 5 years | $35,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $5,000,000 | 2023 / UFA |
| 2023 | Boston Bruins | 1 year | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | N/A | 2024 / UFA |
| 2024-2025 | Colorado Avalanche | 1 year | $900,000 | $900,000 | N/A | 2025 / UFA |
FAQs on James van Riemsdyk contract
A. James van Riemsdyk is married to Lauren Tjrenlund
A.James van Riemsdyk signed a one-year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
A.James van Riemsdyk is from Middletown New Jersey.
