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Derek Ryan
| Position | Center / Right Wing | Current Team | |
| Shoots | Right | Current Contract | |
| Height | 5'10" | Expires | |
| Weight (lbs) | 185 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | |
| Age | 38 (Dec 29, 1986) | Expiry Status | |
| Drafted | Undrafted |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2025 | Edmonton Oilers | Recalled from AHL | |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Edmonton Oilers | Assigned to AHL | |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Edmonton Oilers | Emergency Recall | |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Edmonton Oilers | Assigned to AHL | |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Edmonton Oilers | Recalled from AHL | |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Edmonton Oilers | Assigned to AHL | |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Edmonton Oilers | Cleared Waivers | |
| Jan 19, 2025 | Edmonton Oilers | Placed on Waivers | |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Edmonton Oilers | Signed 2 years @ $900K AAV starting in 2023-24 | |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Edmonton Oilers | Signed 2 years @ $1.250M AAV starting in 2021-22 | |
| Jul 1, 2018 | Calgary Flames | Signed 3 years @ $3.125M AAV starting in 2018-19 | |
| Jun 26, 2017 | Carolina Hurricanes | Signed 1 year @ $1.425M AAV starting in 2017-18 | |
| Jun 16, 2016 | Carolina Hurricanes | Signed 1 year @ $600K AAV starting in 2016-17 | |
| Jun 15, 2015 | Carolina Hurricanes | Signed 1 year @ $600K AAV starting in 2015-16 |
Status History Coming Soon
5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | CAR | 6 | 65:22 | 0.92 | 0.00 | 0.92 | 0.40 | 0.52 | 25.00 | 10.93 | 14.07 | 25.00 | 0.00 |
| 2016-17 | CAR | 67 | 794:17 | 0.38 | 1.06 | 1.44 | 0.46 | -0.08 | 9.62 | 11.63 | -2.01 | 1.32 | 2.63 |
| 2017-18 | CAR | 80 | 1003:23 | 0.72 | 0.90 | 1.61 | 0.77 | -0.05 | 11.65 | 12.50 | -0.85 | 3.21 | 10.90 |
| 2018-19 | CGY | 81 | 774:06 | 0.70 | 1.09 | 1.78 | 0.63 | 0.07 | 11.54 | 10.46 | 1.08 | 4.63 | 4.63 |
| 2019-20 | CGY | 68 | 782:57 | 0.61 | 1.15 | 1.76 | 0.67 | -0.06 | 8.89 | 9.70 | -0.81 | 1.69 | 5.08 |
| 2020-21 | CGY | 43 | 401:17 | 0.30 | 1.50 | 1.79 | 0.63 | -0.33 | 6.90 | 14.51 | -7.62 | 0.00 | 4.17 |
| 2021-22 | EDM | 75 | 704:26 | 0.85 | 0.94 | 1.79 | 0.60 | 0.25 | 14.49 | 10.19 | 4.30 | 1.11 | 8.89 |
| 2022-23 | EDM | 80 | 764:13 | 0.86 | 0.47 | 1.33 | 0.74 | 0.12 | 13.10 | 11.25 | 1.85 | 3.60 | 5.41 |
| 2023-24 | EDM | 70 | 579:56 | 0.31 | 0.41 | 0.72 | 0.54 | -0.23 | 6.52 | 11.36 | -4.84 | 0.00 | 9.68 |
| 2024-25 | EDM | 36 | 316:23 | 0.19 | 0.95 | 1.14 | 0.41 | -0.22 | 5.56 | 11.92 | -6.36 | 0.00 | 10.34 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | CAR | 6 | 65:22 | 40.39 | 2.75 | 2.12 | 33.04 | 1.84 | 1.71 | 60.00 | 55.32 | 0.13 | -0.83 | 11.46 |
| 2016-17 | CAR | 67 | 794:17 | 39.58 | 2.19 | 2.31 | 40.79 | 2.42 | 2.44 | 47.54 | 48.67 | -0.19 | 0.01 | -2.02 |
| 2017-18 | CAR | 80 | 1003:23 | 47.60 | 2.39 | 2.85 | 37.49 | 2.87 | 2.10 | 45.45 | 57.58 | 0.30 | -0.22 | 5.30 |
| 2018-19 | CGY | 81 | 774:06 | 42.24 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 36.20 | 1.47 | 2.07 | 63.46 | 55.02 | -0.12 | -0.36 | 2.79 |
| 2019-20 | CGY | 68 | 782:57 | 41.84 | 2.38 | 2.40 | 42.84 | 1.61 | 2.38 | 59.62 | 50.19 | -0.05 | -0.19 | 1.38 |
| 2020-21 | CGY | 43 | 401:17 | 45.16 | 2.54 | 2.61 | 30.35 | 1.35 | 1.62 | 65.38 | 61.70 | 0.24 | -0.57 | 9.67 |
| 2021-22 | EDM | 75 | 704:26 | 40.97 | 2.81 | 2.38 | 36.37 | 3.07 | 2.14 | 47.83 | 52.72 | -0.35 | -0.47 | 1.54 |
| 2022-23 | EDM | 80 | 764:13 | 39.96 | 2.28 | 2.61 | 37.45 | 1.88 | 2.10 | 54.72 | 55.39 | -0.28 | -0.45 | 2.31 |
| 2023-24 | EDM | 70 | 579:56 | 37.76 | 1.14 | 2.24 | 33.93 | 1.86 | 2.03 | 37.93 | 52.40 | -0.92 | -0.31 | -5.09 |
| 2024-25 | EDM | 36 | 316:23 | 38.31 | 1.71 | 2.09 | 38.31 | 2.47 | 2.26 | 40.91 | 48.08 | -0.66 | 0.09 | -7.88 |
NHL Edge Stats
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| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
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Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Lines
Season
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
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Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
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3 Takeaways From Oilers’ Season-Opening 4-3 Loss to Flames at The Hockey Writers (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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2025–26 NHL Pacific Division preview at The Win Column (Sat Sep 27, 2025)
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Noah Philp Could Be Oilers’ Spiritual Successor to Derek Ryan at The Hockey Writers (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
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7 Cool Things About Recently Retired Derek Ryan at The Hockey Writers (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
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This Hour Has Seven Days at Lowetide (Tue Sep 16, 2025)
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Derek Ryan Expresses Interest in Coaching Role With Edmonton Oilers at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 9, 2025)
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Former Hurricanes Center Announces Retirement at Yahoo Sports NHL (Mon Sep 8, 2025)
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Flames News & Rumours: Zary, Andersson, Weegar & More at The Hockey Writers (Sun Sep 7, 2025)
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SJHN Daily: Vlasic, Price Have Humorous Reactions to Sharks-Habs’ Trade at San Jose Hockey Now (Sun Sep 7, 2025)
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Derek Ryan opens up on ‘bitter’ experience with Oilers management post-retirement at Oil on Whyte (Sat Sep 6, 2025)
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NHL Notebook: Derek Ryan retires, Flames sign Connor Zary, and more at Oilers Nation (Fri Sep 5, 2025)
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Former Flames centre Derek Ryan announces retirement after 10 NHL seasons at Flames Nation (Fri Sep 5, 2025)
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Former Oiler Derek Ryan confirms retirement, praises Connor McDavid’s leadership at Oilers Nation (Thu Sep 4, 2025)
Current Contract
Player does not currently have a contract.35+ Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 36 | $900,000 | $900,000 | - | - | $900,000 | $900,000 | $900,000 | UFA | ||
| 2024-25 | 37 | $900,000 | $900,000 | - | - | $900,000 | $900,000 | $900,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 |
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 34 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | - | - | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | UFA | ||
| 2022-23 | 35 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | - | - | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 |
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 31 | $3,125,000 | $3,125,000 | - | - | $3,125,000 | $3,125,000 | $3,125,000 | UFA | ||
| 2019-20 | 32 | $3,125,000 | $3,125,000 | - | - | $3,125,000 | $3,125,000 | $3,125,000 | UFA | ||
| 2020-21 | 33 | $3,125,000 | $3,125,000 | - | - | $3,125,000 | $3,125,000 | $3,125,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $9,375,000 | $9,375,000 | $9,375,000 |
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 30 | $1,425,000 | $1,425,000 | - | - | $1,425,000 | $1,425,000 | $1,425,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,425,000 | $1,425,000 | $1,425,000 |
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 29 | $600,000 | $600,000 | - | - | $600,000 | $600,000 | $300,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $600,000 | $600,000 | $300,000 |
Note: Guaranteed minimum salary is $350,000.
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 28 | $600,000 | $600,000 | - | - | $600,000 | $600,000 | $150,000 | RFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $600,000 | $600,000 | $150,000 |
Note: Guaranteed minimum salary is $185,000.
Career Statistics
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2002-03 | KIJHL | Spokane Braves | 49 | 26 | 29 | 55 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2003-04 | KIJHL | Spokane Braves | 7 | 5 | 10 | 15 | ||||||||||||||
| 2003-04 | WHL | Spokane Chiefs | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | -3 | |||||||||
| 2004-05 | WHL | Spokane Chiefs | 71 | 14 | 32 | 46 | -11 | 39 | ||||||||||||
| 2005-06 | WHL | Spokane Chiefs | 72 | 24 | 37 | 61 | -6 | 50 | ||||||||||||
| 2006-07 | UHL | Kalamazoo Wings | 13 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -1 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 2006-07 | WHL | Spokane Chiefs | 72 | 28 | 31 | 59 | -2 | 50 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 2 | ||||||
| 2007-08 | USports | Univ. of Alberta | 28 | 11 | 14 | 25 | +4 | 20 | ||||||||||||
| 2008-09 | USports | Univ. of Alberta | 25 | 16 | 19 | 35 | +17 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 7 | +7 | 2 | ||||||
| 2009-10 | USports | Univ. of Alberta | 28 | 14 | 25 | 39 | +6 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 2 | -1 | ||||||||
| 2010-11 | USports | Univ. of Alberta | 28 | 17 | 30 | 47 | +25 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | +7 | |||||||
| 2011-12 | Austria | Szekesfehervar | 50 | 25 | 24 | 49 | +3 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | +2 | 6 | ||||||
| 2012-13 | Austria | Villach | 54 | 27 | 39 | 66 | +16 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 6 | ||||||
| 2013-14 | Austria | Villach | 54 | 38 | 46 | 84 | 50 | |||||||||||||
| 2013-14 | ICEHL | Villacher SV | 9 | 2 | 14 | 16 | +6 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | Sweden | Orebro | 55 | 15 | 45 | 60 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2015-16 | AHL | Charlotte | 70 | 23 | 32 | 55 | +5 | 24 | 161 | 1,430.0 | ||||||||||
| 2015-16 | NHL | Carolina Hurricanes | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 2 | 5 | 40.0 | 12:12 | |||||||||
| 2016-17 | NHL | Carolina Hurricanes | 67 | 11 | 18 | 29 | -8 | 22 | 73 | 15.1 | 14:53 | |||||||||
| 2016-17 | AHL | Charlotte Checkers | 9 | 5 | 8 | 13 | +4 | |||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | NHL | Carolina Hurricanes | 80 | 15 | 23 | 38 | -15 | 28 | 135 | 11.1 | 15:36 | |||||||||
| 2017-18 | WC | USA | 10 | 4 | 3 | 7 | +3 | |||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | WC | USA | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | +3 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 81 | 13 | 25 | 38 | +21 | 24 | 103 | 12.6 | 13:48 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 4 | 25.0 | 14:15 | |
| 2019-20 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 68 | 10 | 19 | 29 | +9 | 10 | 102 | 9.8 | 14:33 | 10 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 8 | 0.0 | 10:40 | ||
| 2020-21 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 43 | 2 | 11 | 13 | +6 | 16 | 37 | 5.4 | 11:53 | |||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Edmonton Oilers | 75 | 10 | 12 | 22 | -4 | 8 | 72 | 13.9 | 11:26 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 4 | 12 | 8.3 | 11:08 |
| 2022-23 | NHL | Edmonton Oilers | 80 | 13 | 7 | 20 | +11 | 28 | 92 | 14.1 | 11:10 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +3 | 19 | 5.3 | 11:50 | |
| 2023-24 | NHL | Edmonton Oilers | 70 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -3 | 8 | 52 | 9.6 | 10:12 | 19 | 1 | 1 | -9 | 8 | 11 | 0.0 | 8:33 | |
| 2024-25 | NHL | Edmonton Oilers | 36 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -4 | 12 | 20 | 5.0 | 9:21 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | AHL | Bakersfield Condors | 13 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -10 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| NHL Career | 606 | 82 | 127 | 209 | +14 | 158 | 691 | 11.9 | 12:46 | 60 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -5 | 14 | 54 | 5.6 | 10:38 | ||