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Toronto Maple Leafs: Five All-Star Game Hopefuls

ByMatthew Rodrigopulle|
Jan 1, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs players line up along the blue line for opening ceremonies prior to playing Detroit Red Wings during the Centennial Classic ice hockey game at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs players line up along the blue line for opening ceremonies prior to playing Detroit Red Wings during the Centennial Classic ice hockey game at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 13, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) skates ariund the net with the puck as San Jose Sharks defenseman David Schlemko (5) pursues at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) skates ariund the net with the puck as San Jose Sharks defenseman David Schlemko (5) pursues at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

James Van Riemsdyk

James Van Riemsdyk is long overdue to be an NHL All-Star. Ever since being drafted in 2007 he has not made the game once, yet he has been able to put up excellent numbers year after year, especially with the Leafs. This year, Van Riemsdyk is Toronto’s leading veteran in many aspects of the game.

With 26 points on the season, he is third in the team’s point-scoring race. He is also third on the team in goals scored with 13. Although JVR might not have been as dominant as players like Marner and Matthews have been this season, the fact that he is a veteran as opposed to a rookie may give him some credibility in his argument for a rightful spot in the All-Star Game. If JVR keeps up his strong play, we may see him play amongst All-Stars one day.

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