Ryan scored a goal in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Wild.
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.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Expected to play Friday
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Ryan (illness) is expected to be in the lineup Friday versus Utah.
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.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Under the weather
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Ryan missed practice Tuesday while dealing with an illness, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Snags assist
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Ryan logged an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Senators.
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.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Hands out helper
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Ryan produced an assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Canucks.
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.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Good to play Wednesday
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Ryan (undisclosed) is set to play against Winnipeg on Wednesday, according to Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.
Ryan had five goals and 12 points in 70 regular-season appearances with the Oilers in 2023-24. He's projected to open the campaign on the four line alongside Vasily Podkolzin and Corey Perry.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Dealing with injury
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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.
Ryan won't be in the lineup for the Oilers' last preseason game Friday against Vancouver, but he might recover in time for Opening Night versus Winnipeg on Oct. 9. He 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.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Generates assist
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Ryan logged an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Flames.
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.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Set to return against Bruins
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Ryan (undisclosed) is expected back in the lineup against Boston on Tuesday, per NHL.com.
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.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Dealing with minor injury
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Ryan (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against Pittsburgh.
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.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Nets shortie Saturday
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Ryan scored a shorthanded goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Stars.
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.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Sets up empty-netter
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Ryan logged an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 5-3 win over the Ducks.
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.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Nets equalizer in comeback win
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Ryan scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
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.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Notches assist in Friday's win
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Ryan produced an assist in Friday's 4-3 win over the Rangers.
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.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Helpers in consecutive games
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Ryan notched an assist in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Lightning.
Ryan has a helper in each of the last two games, and he's racked up three points over his last three outings. The 36-year-old remains in a fourth-line role, but with the Oilers scoring more goals lately, offense has trickled down to his spot in the lineup. He's produced seven points, 21 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over 27 appearances, with two of his points coming on the penalty kill.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Deals assist in win
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Ryan notched an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Ryan has a goal and an assist over the last two games after going seven contests without a point. Playing on the Oilers' fourth line means his scoring chances have been far from consistent, but the 36-year-old can provide a burst of offense here and there. He's at six points, 20 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through 26 outings, so most fantasy managers likely won't need Ryan's services this season.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Opens scoring Sunday
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Ryan scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Devils.
Ryan ended a seven-game point drought with his first-period marker. The 36-year-old forward is far from a consistent scorer while playing in the Oilers' bottom six, and he doesn't add much in the way of physical play either. For the season, Ryan has five points, 20 shots on net, 13 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 25 appearances.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Puts up helper
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Ryan logged an assist in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers.
Ryan has two goals and an assist over his last two games. The 36-year-old forward is capable of chipping in offense in small bursts, but his career-low average ice time of 10:11 per contest this season has further limited his chances to contribute. He's at four points, 13 shots on net, eight hits and a plus-1 rating through 17 appearances.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: First goals of season
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Ryan scored twice Saturday in a 6-4 loss to Tampa Bay.
Ryan opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal at 3:39 of the first when his shot trickled past Jonas Johansson. He then put the Oil up 3-2 at late in the second when he hammered in a loose puck in the crease. The goals were the 36-year-old's first this season. Ryan has three points and 13 shots in 16 games this season.
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Oilers' Derek Ryan: Provides assist in win
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Ryan recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Flames in the Heritage Classic.
Ryan set up Evander Kane on the empty-net goal late in the third period. The Oilers have struggled to score at their expected pace this year, especially because of a lack of involvement from the bottom six. Ryan's helper was his first point in eight games, and he's added just six shots on net, six hits, four blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. His limited role suggests he won't be able to contribute enough for fantasy consideration this season.
