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Justin Dowling
| Position | Center / Left Wing | Current Team | New York Rangers |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 2 years |
| Height | 5'11" | Expires | 2026-27 |
| Weight (lbs) | 178 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 36 |
| Age | 35 (Oct 1, 1990) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | Undrafted |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | New York Rangers | Assigned to AHL | |
| Sep 30, 2025 | New York Rangers | Cleared Waivers | |
| Sep 29, 2025 | New York Rangers | Placed on Waivers | |
| Jul 1, 2025 | New York Rangers | Signed 2 years @ $775K AAV starting in 2025-26 | |
| Jan 13, 2025 | New Jersey Devils | Recalled from AHL | |
| Jan 12, 2025 | New Jersey Devils | Assigned to AHL | |
| Jan 11, 2025 | New Jersey Devils | Recalled from AHL | |
| Jan 10, 2025 | New Jersey Devils | Assigned to AHL | |
| Jan 7, 2025 | New Jersey Devils | Recalled from AHL | |
| Dec 27, 2024 | New Jersey Devils | Recalled from AHL | |
| Dec 19, 2024 | New Jersey Devils | Recalled from AHL | |
| Dec 18, 2024 | New Jersey Devils | Assigned to AHL | |
| Dec 18, 2024 | New Jersey Devils | Cleared Waivers | |
| Dec 17, 2024 | New Jersey Devils | Placed on Waivers | |
| Nov 19, 2024 | New Jersey Devils | Recalled from AHL | |
| Nov 17, 2024 | New Jersey Devils | Assigned to AHL | |
| Oct 29, 2024 | New Jersey Devils | Recalled from AHL | |
| Oct 6, 2024 | New Jersey Devils | Assigned to AHL | |
| Oct 5, 2024 | New Jersey Devils | Cleared Waivers | |
| Oct 4, 2024 | New Jersey Devils | Placed on Waivers | |
| Jul 1, 2023 | New Jersey Devils | Signed 2 years @ $775K AAV starting in 2023-24 | |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Vancouver Canucks | Signed 2 years @ $750K AAV starting in 2021-22 | |
| Mar 9, 2019 | Dallas Stars | Signed 2 years @ $750K AAV starting in 2019-20 | |
| May 8, 2017 | Dallas Stars | Signed 2 years @ $650K AAV starting in 2017-18 | |
| May 31, 2016 | Dallas Stars | Signed 1 year @ $625K AAV starting in 2016-17 | |
| Mar 26, 2014 | Dallas Stars | Signed to an entry level contract. |
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | DAL | 9 | 89:36 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.68 | -0.68 | 0.00 | 10.09 | -10.09 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2018-19 | DAL | 11 | 123:32 | 0.00 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.60 | -0.60 | 0.00 | 17.60 | -17.60 | 8.33 | 0.00 |
| 2019-20 | DAL | 29 | 270:11 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 1.33 | 0.49 | 0.18 | 11.11 | 8.11 | 3.00 | 0.00 | 8.57 |
| 2020-21 | DAL | 27 | 257:37 | 0.00 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.33 | -0.33 | 0.00 | 6.14 | -6.14 | 5.88 | 0.00 |
| 2021-22 | VAN | 22 | 191:53 | 0.31 | 0.63 | 0.94 | 0.42 | -0.11 | 6.67 | 9.02 | -2.35 | 10.00 | 0.00 |
| 2023-24 | NJD | 2 | 20:19 | 2.95 | 0.00 | 2.95 | 1.08 | 1.87 | 33.33 | 12.17 | 21.16 | 16.67 | 16.67 |
| 2024-25 | NJD | 52 | 513:58 | 0.12 | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.40 | -0.29 | 3.23 | 11.16 | -7.94 | 1.72 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | DAL | 9 | 89:36 | 36.16 | 0.67 | 2.11 | 34.82 | 1.34 | 2.32 | 33.33 | 47.62 | -0.27 | -0.30 | 0.02 |
| 2018-19 | DAL | 11 | 123:32 | 34.97 | 0.49 | 2.15 | 36.91 | 2.91 | 1.80 | 14.29 | 54.52 | -0.23 | -0.62 | 4.86 |
| 2019-20 | DAL | 29 | 270:11 | 39.08 | 2.22 | 2.16 | 38.64 | 2.44 | 2.26 | 47.62 | 48.85 | -0.32 | -0.04 | -2.98 |
| 2020-21 | DAL | 27 | 257:37 | 38.66 | 1.63 | 1.98 | 34.94 | 2.10 | 1.94 | 43.75 | 50.57 | -0.39 | -0.12 | -3.04 |
| 2021-22 | VAN | 22 | 191:53 | 33.46 | 1.25 | 1.73 | 37.21 | 2.50 | 2.12 | 33.33 | 44.90 | -0.67 | -0.43 | -3.59 |
| 2023-24 | NJD | 2 | 20:19 | 50.21 | 2.95 | 2.53 | 56.11 | 5.91 | 2.99 | 33.33 | 45.85 | -0.04 | 0.63 | -6.29 |
| 2024-25 | NJD | 52 | 513:58 | 35.02 | 1.17 | 1.82 | 38.41 | 2.10 | 2.14 | 35.71 | 45.94 | -0.68 | -0.09 | -6.87 |
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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The 2025-26 Hartford Wolf Pack: A Preview at Blue Shirt Banter (Sat Oct 11, 2025)
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Hartford Wolf Pack preview: Top Rangers prospects highlight AHL roster at Forever Blueshirts (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Hartford Wolf Pack preview: Top Rangers prospects highlight AHL roster at Forever Blueshirts (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Three Former Vancouver Canucks Headline 22 NHL Players Placed on Waivers at Canucks Daily (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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Ex-New Jersey Devils forward already cut by New York Rangers at Pucks and Pitchforks (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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Rangers send 5 to Hartford, waive 4, release Andrej Sustr from PTO at Forever Blueshirts (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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Rangers Trim Training Camp Roster to 41, Release Andrej Sustr from PTO at Blue Shirt Banter (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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Former Devils Forward Placed On Waivers at Yahoo Sports NHL (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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Recap: Rangers Blow Three Goal Lead, Fall 5-4 to Bruins in OT at Blue Shirt Banter (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
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Rangers Daily: Mike Sullivan’s pairs; Flyers legend Bernie Parent dies at Forever Blueshirts (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
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Recap: Rangers Take First Preseason Game 5-3 Over Devils at Blue Shirt Banter (Sun Sep 21, 2025)
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NHL offseason grades for Rangers, Metropolitan Division rivals at Forever Blueshirts (Mon Aug 25, 2025)
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NHL’s Metropolitan Division Is Weakest It’s Been in Years Entering 2025-26 at The Hockey Writers (Sat Aug 23, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Note: Guaranteed minimum salary in 2026-27 is $500,000.
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 32 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $500,000 | UFA | ||
| 2024-25 | 33 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $500,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,550,000 | $1,550,000 | $1,000,000 |
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 30 | $750,000 | $750,000 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $750,000 | UFA | ||
| 2022-23 | 31 | $750,000 | $750,000 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $750,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 |
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 28 | $750,000 | $750,000 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $375,000 | UFA | ||
| 2020-21 | 29 | $750,000 | $750,000 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $375,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $750,000 |
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 26 | $650,000 | $650,000 | - | - | $650,000 | $650,000 | $200,000 | UFA-Grp6 | ||
| 2018-19 | 27 | $650,000 | $650,000 | - | - | $650,000 | $650,000 | $225,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,300,000 | $1,300,000 | $425,000 |
Note: Guaranteed minimum salary is $225,000 in 2017-18 and $250,000 in 2018-19.
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 25 | $625,000 | $625,000 | - | - | $625,000 | $625,000 | $130,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $625,000 | $625,000 | $130,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | 23 | $610,000 | $610,000 | - | $40,000 | $550,000 | $590,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2015-16 | 24 | $610,000 | $610,000 | - | $30,000 | $600,000 | $630,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | - | $70,000 | $1,150,000 | $1,220,000 | $140,000 |
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 |
| 2004-05 | AMHL | Airdrie CFR Bisons | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2004-05 | AEHL U15 | Airdrie Xtreme U15 AAA | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | ||||||||||||||
| 2005-06 | AMHL | Airdrie CFR Bisons | 36 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 14 | |||||||||||||
| 2006-07 | AEHL U18 | Airdrie CFR Bisons U18 AAA | 8 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2006-07 | WHL | Swift Current Broncos | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2007-08 | WHL | Swift Current Broncos | 71 | 7 | 21 | 28 | +2 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 7 | +4 | 2 | ||||||
| 2008-09 | WHL | Swift Current | 71 | 22 | 44 | 66 | +27 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | |||||||
| 2009-10 | WHL | Swift Current | 72 | 32 | 46 | 78 | +1 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 2 | ||||||
| 2010-11 | WHL | Swift Current | 63 | 20 | 47 | 67 | 18 | |||||||||||||
| 2010-11 | AHL | Abbotsford Heat | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2011-12 | AHL | Abbotsford Heat | 22 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -7 | 6 | 20 | 500.0 | ||||||||||
| 2011-12 | ECHL | Utah | 26 | 6 | 18 | 24 | -2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2012-13 | ECHL | Idaho | 34 | 13 | 33 | 46 | +7 | 16 | ||||||||||||
| 2012-13 | AHL | Texas | 38 | 16 | 14 | 30 | +16 | 4 | 101 | 1,584.0 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 2 | 21 | 476.0 | ||
| 2013-14 | AHL | Texas | 74 | 12 | 35 | 47 | +21 | 8 | 161 | 750.0 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 14 | +10 | 4 | 40 | 1,000.0 | ||
| 2014-15 | AHL | Texas | 65 | 24 | 26 | 50 | 22 | 148 | 1,620.0 | 3 | 7 | 0.0 | ||||||||
| 2015-16 | AHL | Texas | 52 | 11 | 35 | 46 | +3 | 10 | 97 | 1,130.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 11 | 1,820.0 | |||
| 2016-17 | AHL | Texas Stars | 49 | 8 | 20 | 28 | +2 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | NHL | Dallas Stars | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0.0 | 10:28 | ||||||||||
| 2017-18 | AHL | Texas Stars | 65 | 13 | 28 | 41 | -6 | 18 | 22 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -8 | 2 | ||||||
| 2018-19 | AHL | Texas Stars | 62 | 13 | 40 | 53 | -6 | 12 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | NHL | Dallas Stars | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 9 | 0.0 | 12:40 | 13 | 2 | 2 | -6 | 10 | 0.0 | 10:43 | |||
| 2019-20 | AHL | Texas Stars | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | NHL | Dallas Stars | 29 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 8 | 29 | 10.3 | 10:57 | 2 | 0.0 | 14:07 | ||||||
| 2020-21 | NHL | Dallas Stars | 27 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 6 | 27 | 3.7 | 11:04 | |||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Vancouver Canucks | 22 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 2 | 17 | 11.8 | 9:35 | |||||||||
| 2021-22 | AHL | Abbotsford Canucks | 15 | 5 | 9 | 14 | +1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | AHL | Abbotsford Canucks | 56 | 11 | 35 | 46 | +3 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2023-24 | AHL | Utica Comets | 57 | 14 | 26 | 40 | -6 | 20 | ||||||||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 | 33.3 | 10:32 | ||||||||||
| 2024-25 | AHL | Utica Comets | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -7 | |||||||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 52 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -6 | 6 | 34 | 5.9 | 10:13 | 5 | 4 | 0.0 | 11:15 | |||||
| 2025-26 | AHL | Hartford Wolf Pack | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | |||||||||||||
| NHL Career | 152 | 9 | 17 | 26 | -22 | 24 | 130 | 6.9 | 10:37 | 20 | 2 | 2 | -6 | 14 | 0.0 | 11:11 | ||||