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Mike Van Ryn

46-Year-Old DefensemanD
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Height 6'1"
Weight 191
DOB 5/14/1979
Born London, Canada
Drafted 1st Rd, #26 Overall in 1998
Retired from hockey in July of 2010 due to knee issues. Move into a coaching position with the Toronto organization.
DFree Agent
Knee
July 26, 2010
Van Ryn (knee) has retired from hockey and will coach the Niagara IceDogs this coming season, Yahoo! Sports Canada reports.
ANALYSIS
Van Ryn was going to miss the coming season after missing all of last year due to a nasty knee injury, so with all the health issues he decided to move onto something else. Van Ryn will retire with 129 points in 353 NHL games spent with three NHL franchises.
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Van Ryn is in a real battle for a roster spot this season. The top four are set and he's not in them. We think he'll win a job but he's so very injury prone. So even if he does make it, you should avoid him. Talent will only get you so far.
Van Ryn showed offensive promise his first three years in the NHL. Now, he’s 29 and coming off yet another injury (wrist surgery). He’s apparently wailing on pucks, just like in the good old days. But the risk is just too high here for our liking.
Van Ryn showed offensive promise his first three years in the NHL. Now, he’s 29 and coming off yet another injury (wrist surgery). He’s apparently wailing on pucks, just like in the good old days. But the risk is just too high here for my liking.
Van Ryn has cemented himself as a top four defenseman with the Panthers. He averages about a point every other game, but increased his plus/minus and PIMs total last season. He's a good pickup late in fantasy drafts.
Van Ryn had a break-out year of sorts in 2003-04, posting 13/24/37, mainly because of his power play role. With the addition of Sean Hill, it's unclear what the Panthers will expect of Van Ryn. The obvious answer is better play in his own zone. The decreased minutes will probably adversely affect his numbers, so approach drafting Van Ryn with caution.
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Mike Van Ryn: Won't Play Next Season
DFree Agent
Knee
June 30, 2010
Van Ryn (knee) will miss another full season, reports the Toronto Star.
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DToronto Maple Leafs  Free Agent
Knee
October 16, 2009
Van Ryn announced Wednesday that he will undergo season-ending knee surgery Oct. 22, the Toronto Star reports.
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DToronto Maple Leafs  Free Agent
Knee
October 1, 2009
Van Ryn (knee), currently on IR, has no timetable for a return, TSN.ca reports.
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DToronto Maple Leafs  Free Agent
Knee
September 28, 2009
Van Ryn's knee is still bothering him and it could be a bit longer before he's ready for action, the Toronto Star reports. "We're trying to get some swelling out of (Van Ryn's) knee," said Wilson. "It's good for three days, then he has a bad day."
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DToronto Maple Leafs  Free Agent
September 22, 2009
Van Ryn (knee) won't play Tuesday, but he could be ready to go on Wednesday against the Sabres, TSN.ca reports.
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