DEREK RYAN NEWS

Hanging up skates Ryan ended his playing career Friday.

Impact Ryan suited up in 606 regular-season games after going undrafted. He carved out a solid career as a defensive specialist and still managed to rack up 82 goals and 127 assists in the regular season, as well as 10 points in 60 playoff contests. Ryan played for the Hurricanes, Flames and Oilers during his time in the NHL.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minors Ryan was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Monday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Impact Ryan was essentially a salary cap casualty for the Oilers, as his demotion and various injuries will force the team to utilize just 11 forwards against the Kings on Monday. In his 36 NHL games this year, the veteran center has generated just one goal and five assists. Even if he does rejoin the team for the postseason, Ryan is far from a lock to see minutes and could serve as a healthy scratch more often than not.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with helper Ryan notched an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Jets.

Impact Ryan is with the Oilers on an emergency recall since the team has four of its regular forwards unavailable. This was his first NHL game since March 26 and his first point since Jan. 4. The 38-year-old is at six points, 20 shots on net, 25 hits, 21 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 36 appearances. It's possible he stays around with the big club for the playoffs, especially if AHL Bakersfield doesn't qualify for the minor-league postseason.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Saturday Ryan was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on an emergency basis Saturday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ryan will rejoin the Oilers ahead of Saturday's game in Winnipeg as they continue to deal with injuries up front. The 38-year-old Ryan has appeared in 35 NHL games this season, logging a goal and five points.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Ryan was loaned to AHL Bakersfield on Thursday.

Impact The Oilers recalled goaltender Olivier Rodrigue from the minors on an emergency basis in a corresponding move because of the absence of Stuart Skinner (head). Ryan has one goal, four assists, 18 shots on net, 21 blocked shots and 25 hits in 35 NHL outings this season. His demotion probably means that Edmonton intends to dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen against Seattle on Thursday.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers superstars McDavid, Draisaitl out at least a week; Stuart Skinner avoids injury scare

The Edmonton Oilers lost both a game and another superstar Thursday, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets after Connor McDavid left with a lower-body injury

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Derek Ryan happy to be back with the Oilers after Bakersfield stint Derek Ryan spent the past two months with the Bakersfield Condors before being called back up to the Oilers this week.

MARCH 19 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

RELEASE: Derek Ryan recalled from Bakersfield | Edmonton Oilers The Oilers have brought the veteran forward back up from the AHL's Condors

MARCH 18 • NHL.COM

Summoned from AHL Ryan was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Tuesday.

Impact Ryan has produced one goal, four assists, 17 shots on net, 21 blocked shots and 24 hits in 33 NHL appearances this season. He will be an option for Tuesday's matchup versus Utah but could be an extra forward if Zach Hyman (undisclosed) remains unavailable.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on waivers Ryan was placed on waivers Sunday.

Impact Ryan had served as a healthy scratch in 11 of Edmonton's last 15 games. He's appeared in 33 contests overall this year, tallying a goal and five points. The 38-year-old Ryan figures to report to AHL Bakersfield, should he clear waivers.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Draws in, earns assist Ryan logged an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Ryan got into the lineup for the third time in eight games. All of his appearances in that span have come in the second half of back-to-back sets, with this one coming at the expense of Corey Perry. Ryan's no lock to pick up more playing time in January, and even if he does, it'll be in a fourth-line role that offers minimal fantasy value. The 38-year-old has five points, 17 shots on net, 23 hits, 21 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 32 contests this season.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal Thursday Ryan scored a goal in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Wild.

Impact The Oilers got contributions from all over the lineup Thursday, and Ryan chipped in with a goal late in the third period. The 37-year-old center snapped his eight-game point drought in the process. He has one goal, two assists, 17 shots on net, 18 hits, 16 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 27 contests this season. Ryan is firmly locked in on the fourth line, a role that offers almost no upside in Edmonton.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Draisaitl sparks Oilers with NHL-leading 21st goal and 3 assists in 7-1 win over Wild

Leon Draisaitl scored his NHL-leading 21st goal and had three assists to send the Edmonton Oilers past the Minnesota Wild 7-1 for their fourth consecutive victory

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Expected to play Friday Ryan (illness) is expected to be in the lineup Friday versus Utah.

Impact Ryan missed practice Tuesday due to the illness, but a gap in the Oilers' schedule looks to have helped him avoid missing any games. The 37-year-old will play on the fourth line, and he should have some security in the lineup until Viktor Arvidsson (undisclosed) and Zach Hyman (undisclosed) return.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Ryan missed practice Tuesday while dealing with an illness, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ryan will have plenty of time to get healthy ahead of Friday's matchup with Utah. The veteran forward is mired in a season-long 20-game goal drought during which he recorded just 13 shots and two helpers. Given his lack of offensive upside, Ryan's potential absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags assist Ryan logged an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Senators.

Impact Ryan's two helpers this season have come over the last six games. He's not facing a challenge for playing time since the Oilers are missing Viktor Arvidsson (undisclosed) and Darnell Nurse (upper body) and don't have much cap space to work with. The 37-year-old Ryan has added just 12 shots on net, 10 blocked shots, nine hits, eight PIM and a minus-2 rating through 18 appearances. He may eventually get pushed for his fourth-line spot once Kasperi Kapanen, who was claimed off waivers from the Blues, joins the team.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out helper Ryan produced an assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact The helper was Ryan's first point of the campaign. He briefly lost his place in the lineup when Drake Caggiula and Noah Philp were up with the big club during Connor McDavid's absence due to an ankle injury. Ryan is safe for a fourth-line role as long as the Oilers are carrying only 12 forwards. He has supplied 11 shots on net, eight blocked shots, six hits, eight PIM and a minus-2 rating through 13 appearances.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to play Wednesday Ryan (undisclosed) is set to play against Winnipeg on Wednesday, according to Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.

Impact Ryan had five goals and 12 points in 70 regular-season contests with the Oilers in 2023-24. He's projected to open the campaign on the four line alongside Vasily Podkolzin and Corey Perry.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Ryan (undisclosed) only attended the late stages of Friday's morning skate and is regarded as day-to-day, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Impact Ryan had five goals and 12 points in 70 regular-season games in 2023-24. He's expected to serve primarily on the fourth line this campaign when the 37-year-old is healthy.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NHL NETWORK | Derek Ryan | Edmonton Oilers Derek shares his thoughts after the Game 4 win vs. Florida

JUNE 16, 2024 • NHL.COM

Stanley Cup Final returns to Edmonton 4 years since the city hosted the series in a bubble

The Edmonton Oilers are in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006

JUNE 13, 2024 • Associated Press

NHL Tonight: Derek Ryan | Edmonton Oilers Derek Ryan on the Game 1 win, resiliency, more

MAY 26, 2024 • NHL.COM

PRE-RAW | Derek Ryan 04.28.24 | Edmonton Oilers Derek speaks about getting back into the lineup

APRIL 28, 2024 • NHL.COM