Van Riemsdyk’s veteran net-front presence adds depth to Detroit’s bottom six, raising the floor for secondary scoring and creating more screens and deflections for linemates. While not a needle-moving acquisition, his role could translate into consistent occasional production, especially on higher-volume nights against weaker defenses, and improved power-play puck retrieval in crowded front of the net.

Van Riemsdyk provides veteran net-front presence and scoring touch to the Wings' bottom six, offering a reliable option in dirty areas and a potential boost on secondary scoring.