Ryan Graves - NHL News & Rumors

Facing pressure for lineup spot Graves played for just the second time in 10 games when he suited up in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact The Penguins have given Owen Pickering an extended look, and while Jack St. Ivany isn't in the NHL mix currently, Graves has often found himself out of the lineup lately. The 29-year-old Graves is stuck in the starting blocks on offense with zero points and 18 shots on net through 21 outings, and he's added 27 hits, 29 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating. While he was once a reliable 25-point option on the blue line, his poor defensive play and nonexistent offense has made him a non-factor in fantasy in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

No scoring yet Graves has failed to record a point in the Penguins' first 13 games of the season.

Impact Graves used to be good for 25 points a year, but he's struggled on offense since arriving in Pittsburgh. His defense hasn't been all that good in 2024-25 either, but that could be said about most of the Penguins' blueliners. Graves has accumulated 10 shots on net, 16 hits, 18 blocked shots, seven PIM and a minus-3 rating while seeing third-pairing minutes to begin this season, so he's not an option in most fantasy formats.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed fit ahead of camp Graves (concussion) was listed as healthy on the Penguins' training camp roster Tuesday.

Impact Graves faced the ire of Penguins fans last season after he managed just 14 points in 70 contests despite his $4.5 million cap hit and a contract that runs through the 2028-29 campaign. If he continues to struggle this year, he could find himself relegated to the press box in favor of Sebastian Aho, Ryan Shea or Owen Pickering.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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JULY 13 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Fails to return to action Graves (concussion) was unable to be medically cleared before the end of the 2023-24 season.

Impact Graves spent the last 10 games of the year on injured reserve as a result of his concussion. In part due to his limited appearances, the 28-year-old netminder failed to reach the 20-point threshold for just the second time in his five-year NHL career. It was a tough season for Graves, who has yet to live up to the six-year, $27 million deal he signed with the Pens in July of 2023.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for injured reserve Graves (concussion) has been placed on injured reserve Thursday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

Impact Graves is likely on long-term injured reserve considering the 23-man roster limit is no longer in effect and the team would need cap space to activate either Jansen Harkins (hand) or Noel Acciari (lower body) before the postseason. Assuming that's the case, Graves won't be eligible to be activated until the playoffs and will miss the Penguins' last four games.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers concussion Thursday Graves was diagnosed with a concussion Friday, according to Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site.

Impact Graves was injured late in the first period Thursday versus Columbus and did not return. The 28-year-old blueliner has three goals, 11 assists, 72 hits and 142 blocked shots in 70 appearances this season. John Ludvig will likely replace Graves in the lineup Saturday, as the Penguins get a return match against Columbus. Graves should miss at least a week with the concussion, and it's possible that his season could be over.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers upper-body injury Graves is being evaluated for an upper-body injury after leaving Thursday's game versus the Blue Jackets following the first period.

Impact Graves logged just 5:27 of ice time in this contest. If he is unable to play Saturday in a rematch in Columbus, John Ludvig would likely enter the lineup.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

At practice Tuesday Graves (personal) returned to practice ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Carolina, freelance Penguins' reporter Shelly Anderson reports.

Impact Graves missed Pittsburgh's two-game road trip following the birth of his child but is back on the ice ahead of Tuesday's tilt. Graves figures to reclaim his spot on the third pairing alongside John Ludvig, which will likely see Jack St. Ivany relegated to the press box or possibly returned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Considering Graves's minimal offensive impact this season, 14 points in 68 games, few fantasy players will have anxiously awaited his return.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 23 • YOUTUBE

Not with team Graves is back in Pittsburgh awaiting the birth of his child and will miss out against Dallas on Friday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact Depending on timing, it's possible Graves will link up with the team to face Colorado on Sunday, but for now, he should probably be considered questionable at best. Considering the defenseman has just one point in his last eight outings, few fantasy players figure to be impacted by his absence. In his stead, Jack St. Ivany will make his NHL debut versus the Stars.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 16 • YOUTUBE

Two helpers against Columbus Graves picked up two assists in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Both helpers came in the first period, giving the 28-year-old blueliner his first multi-point performance since Nov. 11. Graves hasn't scored a goal in 17 straight games, and his fantasy value comes from other categories -- on the season he has three goals and 13 points in 60 contests, but that offense comes with 61 hits, 119 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper Graves logged an assist and blocked three shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Flames.

Impact Graves has earned three assists over 12 games since the All-Star break. The 28-year-old defenseman's third-pairing role -- one he ended up in after displaying uncharacteristically weak defense early in the season -- has done nothing to help his offense. Graves has 11 points, 68 shots on net, 111 blocked shots, 59 hits and a plus-11 rating over 58 appearances, but it doesn't look like he has an obvious path back to a top-four role.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 17 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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JANUARY 12 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bends twine against Bruins Graves scored a goal on one shot in Thursday's 6-5 victory over the Bruins.

Impact Graves ended his 19-game goal drought to a close with his tally Thursday. It was just the second goal of the year for the defenseman, who is well off a 20-point pace after having reached that make in each of the previous two campaigns. The Nova Scotia native has underwhelmed defensively, which has seen him drop to the third pairing.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 3 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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DECEMBER 24, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Scores early game-winner Graves tallied a goal, a hit and three blocked shots in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Graves opened the scoring early Sunday, firing a loose puck past Adin Hill 2:13 into the first period for his first goal of the season. The tally would stand as the game-winner in Pittsburgh's 3-0 shutout victory. The 28-year-old Graves is averaging a career-high 21:31 of ice time on the Penguins' top pairing this season, though he's not likely to offer consistent production offensively. He has just three points (a goal and two assists) in his last 13 contests and has yet to top 30 points in his six-year NHL career.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Slides two helpers in shutout Graves earned two assists along with four blocked shots in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Sabres.

Impact Graves continues to carve out a substantial role on the Penguins blue line, as he's averaging a career-high 21:25 of ice time on the top pair with Kris Letang. However, Graves is not included on the man advantage, acting as the dedicated stay-at-home defender in that duo at even strength and on the penalty kill. With that said, his two-apple delivery from Saturday reminds us that he's capable of helping out offensively in a pinch.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slings helper Graves recorded an assist, four shots on goal and two hits in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Graves has a helper in each of the last two contests. He helped out on Erik Karlsson's third-period tally Wednesday. Graves isn't known for robust scoring numbers, topping out at 28 points in 75 contests in 2021-22. He's up to two helpers, six shots on net, 12 blocked shots, four hits, four PIM and a plus-3 rating through four outings this season. Graves continues to work on the top pairing with Kris Letang.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sacrifices body in Friday's win Graves did not have any points in Friday's 4-0 win against the Capitals, but he did block five shots.

Impact The blocked shot total represented a game best for either side, and he also ended up with a plus-1 rating and a blocked shot in his 24:31 of ice time. The 28-year-old journeyman defenseman will look for his first point as a Penguin in Saturday's game against the Flames.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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