Mike van Ryn to sit out 2010-2011 season

by pevans on Jun 30, 2010 10:36 AM EDT

Toronto Marlies just tweeted: "The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Wednesday that defenceman Mike Van Ryn has elected not to play in the 2010-11 hockey season."

Too bad for Mikey. I'm sure I'm not alone in thinking he was a very nice return in McCabe's salary dump. Just beset by injuries.

At 31 years old, and after not playing for TWO entire seasons, I wonder if his career has to be over at this point.

Mike Van Ryn

#26 / Defenseman / Toronto Maple Leafs

Height: 6-1

Weight: 198

Born: May 14, 1979

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Two seasons out is a long time. I wonder if he won’t catch on somewhere in Europe after Christmas (or the Spengler Cup team) to get some ice.

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by PPP on Jun 30, 2010 11:15 AM EDT reply actions

Or

AHL contract with the Marlies? Do those count towards our SPC limit?

Tick Tock, Tomas. Tick Tock.
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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Yes

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by SkinnyFish on Jun 30, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I think he can sign specifically just with the Marlies. Would that count?

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by PPP on Jun 30, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions

That's

What I’m wondering. I’m thinking Chelios’ contract which he signed with the Wolves specifically.

Then he could still stay under the watchful eye of Leafs management without taking up a valuable spot.

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by nhlcheapshot on Jun 30, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions

People who live in glass houses

..shouldn’t go near Mike Van Ryn.

by Death_By_Leafs on Jun 30, 2010 11:36 AM EDT reply actions

That's a shame

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by Brad Lee on Jun 30, 2010 11:41 AM EDT reply actions

I was really looking forward to MVR coming back and being our 6thD man next year, and getting enough games to make his pension. Best of luck to him.

by samspade on Jun 30, 2010 11:45 AM EDT reply actions

Damn. I was glad when we got him in the McCabe deal because the dude could play and he went to my high school. Hopefully he rebounds and makes it back to The Show.

by Jo4nny on Jun 30, 2010 3:28 PM EDT reply actions