DEREK RYAN NEWS

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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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

Generates assist Ryan logged an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Flames.

Impact Ryan snapped his 16-game point drought with a helper against his former team. The forward was scratched eight times during his slump -- he has been at risk of losing playing time since the Oilers acquired Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from the Ducks at the trade deadline. Ryan's lack of offense, which has seen him put up 12 points and 46 shots on net over 68 games, makes him a non-factor in fantasy.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return against Bruins Ryan (undisclosed) is expected back in the lineup against Boston on Tuesday, per NHL.com.

Impact Ryan will be back in action after being sidelined for just one game due to his undisclosed injury. The veteran has garnered just one goal and one assist in his last 18 contests, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be banking on him producing much in the way of offensive upside.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor injury Ryan (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against Pittsburgh.

Impact Sam Gagner will replace Ryan, who is out with a minor injury, in the lineup versus the Penguins. The 37-year-old Ryan has five goals and 11 points in 58 games this season.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets shortie Saturday Ryan scored a shorthanded goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Stars.

Impact Ryan went nearly a month without a goal, logging just one assist over his previous 10 games. The 37-year-old's offense has been lacking this season with 11 points (three shorthanded), 38 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating over 51 contests. He'll likely have a hard time matching his 20-point campaign from 2022-23, which was his lowest-scoring full-length season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up empty-netter Ryan logged an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 5-3 win over the Ducks.

Impact Ryan set up Evander Kane's hat-trick clinching tally into an empty net. The assist snapped a six-game point drought for Ryan. The 37-year-old forward has seen limited minutes in a fourth-line role with the Oilers at full health, which doesn't bode well for his scoring potential. Ryan has 10 points, 33 shots on net, 24 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 47 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets equalizer in comeback win Ryan scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Ryan snapped an eight-game point drought with his tally early in the third period to tie the game at 2-2. The 37-year-old forward continues to log bottom-six minutes, so his scoring contributions are often sparse at best. He's at nine points, 28 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through 40 contests.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist in Friday's win Ryan produced an assist in Friday's 4-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact Ryan has picked up the pace in December with a goal and three helpers over nine contests this month. It's his most productive month of the season so far. The 36-year-old has been a regular in a bottom-six role, racking up eight points, 23 shots on net and a plus-1 rating while averaging 10:05 of ice time per game.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE