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OCTOBER 15, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Dishes pair of assists Evans recorded two assists, three shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 6-2 preseason win over the Oilers.

Impact Evans was in the lineup over Josh Mahura with the Kraken playing a lineup that looks very similar to what they're expected to roll out for Opening Night versus the Blues on Tuesday. The pair of helpers were Evans' first points in four preseason outings. While it looks like he's set to begin the year on the third pairing, he won't have an obvious path to power-play time -- Brandon Montour and Vince are expected to be the blueliners that see time with the man advantage.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Evans was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Sunday.

Impact Evans totaled one goal and nine points through 36 games as a rookie this season. The 22-year-old blueliner should have a good chance at making Seattle's roster to begin the 2024-25 campaign.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs assist in loss Evans provided an assist, four hits and four PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Jets.

Impact Evans ended a 10-game point drought with the helper on Yanni Gourde's second-period tally. The 22-year-old defenseman has seen a larger role lately due to Vince Dunn (upper body) missing time late in the season. Evans is at nine points 43 shots on net, 60 hits, 36 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 35 outings. He will likely play Thursday versus the Wild and then return to AHL Coachella Valley for the Calder Cup playoffs.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Thursday Evans (lower body) will draw into the lineup Thursday versus Anaheim, Sound of Hockey reports.

Impact Evans missed Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Ducks because of the injury. He has a goal and eight points in 25 outings this season. Evans is projected to serve on the third pairing alongside Justin Schultz on Thursday.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision against Ducks Evans (lower body) will be a game-time call versus Anaheim on Thursday, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Evans and fellow blueliner Gustav Olofsson exited the ice at about the same time, so Olofsson figures to get into the lineup if Evans can't give it a go. It's been an up-and-down campaign for Evans, as he has consistently been shuffled between levels this season. In his last nine outings, the Calgary native appears to have found his offensive stride with a goal and three assists while averaging 17:11 of ice time.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with lower-body issue Evans (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Anaheim, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Evans is considered day-to-day with his lower-body injury, so he likely won't be sidelined for long. The 22-year-old rookie has picked up eight points, five of which have come on the power play, through 25 contests this season.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed day-to-day Evans (lower body) is considered day-to-day, according to Scott Malone of Root Sports.

Impact Evans didn't practice Monday after getting injured in Sunday's 5-1 loss to Montreal. It's unclear at this time if he will be available to play Tuesday versus Anaheim. Evans has eight points, 30 shots on goal, 24 blocked shots and 39 hits in 25 NHL outings this season. With Vince Dunn (upper body) still on the mend, Seattle may need to bring up an additional defenseman.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sunday's contest Evans (lower body) was injured Sunday against Montreal, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Impact Evans logged just 2:22 of ice time during Sunday's loss. The 22-year-old rookie has eight points through 25 contests this season. He'll be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against Anaheim until another update is available.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ryker Evans scores first career goal, but Kraken falter late and lose to Coyotes in OT TEMPE, Ariz. - Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans’ first career goal ended a scoreless, third-period stalemate and almost his team’s six-game win...

MARCH 23, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Scores first NHL goal Evans scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Friday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Evans has three points over his last four games, with his tally Friday being his first at the NHL level. The 22-year-old defenseman continues to fill in for Vince Dunn (upper body). Evans has eight points, 30 shots on net, 39 hits, 24 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over 24 appearances this season. With the Kraken rapidly fading out of playoff contention, Evans may get a longer look in the lineup even when Dunn is healthy.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Helps out on power play Evans logged a power-play assist, three hits, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Evans' shot attempt was tipped in by Jaden Schwartz in the third period, tying the game at 1-1. The helper was Evans' third in seven games since he replaced Vince Dunn (upper body) in the lineup. The 22-year-old Evans has seven helpers (five on the power play), 27 shots on net, 37 hits, 23 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating through 23 appearances. The rookie defenseman will likely stay in the lineup as long as Dunn is out, but Evans' fantasy appeal is limited to deeper formats.

MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Produces assist Saturday Evans logged a power-play assist and two PIM in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Predators.

Impact Evans set up Andre Burakovsky's tally in the third period, which was all the Kraken could put past Juuse Saros. The 22-year-old Evans has two helpers, both on the power play, over his last five games while filling in for Vince Dunn (upper body). For the season, Evans has managed six helpers, 27 shots on net, 33 hits, 21 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 21 appearances.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club Evans was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley, per the AHL's transaction log.

Impact Evans was demoted and then brought back up as a paper move Friday. He has five assists in 17 games with the Kraken this season.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minors Evans was sent down to the AHL on Friday, per Emerald City Hockey.

Impact Evans was sent down to make himself eligible for the AHL playoffs, expect him to still play for the Kraken on Friday. The 22-year-old has played 17 games for Seattle, registering five assists and 26 assists. The youngster will look to propel Seattle to a potential playoff spot.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs helper in win Evans notched a power-play assist and five hits in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Jets.

Impact Evans checked into the lineup with Vince Dunn (undisclosed) unavailable. It was Evans' first game since Feb. 13, as the Kraken have kept the 22-year-old in the press box for much of his current stint in the NHL. The blueliner has five helpers (three on the power play) with 27 shots on net, 26 hits, 18 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 17 appearances this season.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Wednesday Evans was called up from AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday.

Impact Evans was sent down with the Kraken on their bye week, but he'll rejoin the big club ahead of Saturday's game versus the Flyers. Evans will continue to compete with Justin Schultz and Brian Dumoulin for a spot on the third pairing, though the 22-year-old had trouble getting into the lineup before the break.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

With NHL club Evans is listed on the Kraken's 23-man roster, per the NHL media site.

Impact Evans appears to have been recalled from the minors ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Buffalo. Considering Seattle is leaving on a six-game road trip, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see them bolstering their emergency depth options. Barring an injury, Evans is unlikely to get onto the ice any time soon.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Evans was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Saturday.

Impact Evans has two goals and eight points in 18 contests with Coachella Valley this season. He's also registered four assists in nine outings with Seattle.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs power-play helper Evans logged a power-play assist and two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Kings.

Impact Evans set up Oliver Bjorkstrand for the game-tying goal with 2:29 left in regulation. The 22-year-old Evans has picked up four helpers over his last three games after opening his career with no points in three contests. He's seen time on the second power-play unit and third pairing, but he's often been just about even with Will Borgen in total ice time. Evans has added 11 shots on net, eight hits, seven blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-4 rating across six outings. It's possible he could stick in the lineup even after Justin Schultz (upper body) returns.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First multi-point effort Evans registered two assists, two shots on goal, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Evans opened his NHL career with three scoreless outings, but he's picked up three assists over his last two games. He also got a little more ice time Thursday in the blowout win, logging 20:23. The 22-year-old has added 10 shots on net, seven hits, seven blocked shots and a plus-4 rating. Evans should stick in the lineup as long as Justin Schultz (upper body) is out.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first point in win Evans logged an assist for his first NHL point in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Florida.

Impact Evans demonstrated some impressive vision to earn his first career point, working his way behind the net from the point before delivering a cross-ice feed to an open Pierre-Eduard Bellemare. The 22-year-old Evans does offer some offensive upside from the blueline -- he had two goals and eight points in 18 AHL games after tallying 44 points (six goals, 38 assists) in 71 games last season. However, with Justin Schultz (upper body) expected to return soon, Evans could find himself back in the minors.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives call-up Evans was recalled from AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday.

Impact Evans is off to a modest start at the AHL level this season with eight points and 20 PIM through 18 contests. Nonetheless, he'll get a look at the NHL level with the Kraken in the midst of a five-game losing streak. The team is at home for a six-game homestand, which allows head coach Dave Hakstol to set the matchups on the ice -- expect Evans to receive sheltered usage on the third pairing and potentially some power-play time if he gets into the lineup.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting season in AHL Evans was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Saturday, Kraken radio announcer Mike Benton reports.

Impact Evans made a strong push for a roster spot but ultimately fell short. If the Kraken have a need for another defenseman, he'll likely be first in line for a call-up, and he should be able to jump into action before veteran Jaycob Megna, who is expected to serve as a seventh defenseman this year.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken sign 2nd-round pick Ryker Evans to entry level deal

The Seattle Kraken have signed defenseman Ryker Evans to a three-year entry level contract

APRIL 22, 2022 • Associated Press