James Van Riemsdyk

Detroit Red Wings, Left Wing
Age: 36y-10m-10d (May 04, 1989)
Exp: 15 Years
Country: US
College: New Hampshire
Drafted: Round 1 (#2 overall), 2007
Agent(s): Judd Moldaver (Wasserman)
2025-26 Cap Hit

$1,000,000

2025-26 Cash

$1,000,000

Career Earnings

$64,988,415

2025-2025 Free Agent (CURRENT)

James Van Riemsdyk signed a 1 year, $1,000,000 contract with the Detroit Red Wings, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000. In 2025-26, Van Riemsdyk will earn a base salary of $1,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2025-26 36 $1,000,000 1.05% $1,000,000 $1,000,000
2026-27 37
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Incentives Likely Cap Hit Cap % League
2025-26 36 $1,000,000 $750,000 $1,000,000 1.05%
2026-27 37
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2025-26 36 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 - $1,000,000 $1,000,000
Contract Notes

  • 50 Games Active: $250,000
  • Playoff Berth: $250,000
  • Round 1 Win: $250,000

Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2024-2024 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $900,000
Average Salary:
$900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2023-2023 Free Agent

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

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

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

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

15 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$64,988,415

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 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
2025 36
Active
$1,000,000
$64,988,415
Total      
$64,988,415
$64,988,415
Total
$64,988,415

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
1 $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000
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
2025
36
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$64,988,415
Total
$59,725,915
$5,262,500
$64,988,415
$64,988,415
Total
$59,725,915
$5,262,500
$64,988,415

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
1 $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2025-26 DET Oct 07, 2025 - Oct 11, 2025 0 Personal
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
  • Jul 01, 2025 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • 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 MIN A PTS +/- SOG S% PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2025 DET 57 15 690 12 0 -15 88 .170 7 4 0 0 26 10 12 3
2024 CBJ 71 16 880 20 0 -4 85 .188 1 1 0 0 16 31 23 6
2023 BOS 71 11 958 27 38 7 142 .077 6 6 0 0 22 31 20 10
2022 PHI 61 12 936 17 29 -3 119 .101 2 2 0 0 20 18 28 7
2021 PHI 82 24 1,321 14 38 -33 186 .129 9 0 0 0 25 34 25 10
2020 PHI 56 17 926 26 43 2 132 .129 10 1 0 0 16 40 14 9
2019 PHI 66 19 983 21 40 5 151 .126 4 5 0 0 18 25 8 8
2018 PHI 66 27 1,095 21 48 -10 167 .162 8 4 0 0 16 34 18 6
2017 TOR 81 36 1,206 18 54 1 248 .145 11 9 0 0 23 40 30 0
2016 TOR 82 29 1,294 33 62 -3 237 .122 6 13 0 0 29 62 37 1
2015 TOR 40 14 710 15 29 3 129 .109 5 4 0 0 7 52 6 1
2014 TOR 82 27 1,564 29 56 -33 248 .109 9 10 1 0 29 83 43 21
2013 TOR 74 28 1,557 29 57 -9 266 .105 9 6 2 2 26 105 44 30
2012 TOR 48 18 921 14 32 -7 140 .129 0 0 0 0 15 55 26 24
2011 PHI 39 6 0 11 17 -2 103 .058 0 0 0 0 16 37 22 2
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