Calum
Ritchie
C · NYI · Offensive · Very poor
- PAL
- 18
- WAR
- 0.4
- Value
- 31
- PTS
- 30
2025-26№ 254 / 615
Calum Ritchie (New York Islanders) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Calum Ritchie
#64CPlays: Centre and winger · 41% of faceoffs
New York Islanders
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 89 kg · SHOOTS : R
Born : January 20, 2005 · Oakville, Canada
Drafted : 2023 · COL · round 1, pick #27
Contract : $950,000 · 2024-25 → 2027-28 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $95,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | New York Islanders | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | New York Islanders | 65 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 22 |
| 2024-25 | Colorado Avalanche | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 80 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 24 | |
Calum Ritchie: our analysis
2025-26 season: 65 GP, 13 G, 17 A, 30 PTS, -14 +/-, 13:28 TOI. WAR 0.4 (254th of 615) · PAL 18, very poor.
In 2025-26, Calum Ritchie, 21, posts a PAL Rating of 18 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of 0.4 ranks 254th among 615 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: shooting (73, above average), offense (71, above average) and power play (69, above average). On the other hand, possession (7, among the weakest in the league) and defense (11, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+1.8); his biggest cost: EV defense (-1.4).
His WAR went from -0.1 in 2024-25 to 0.4.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 31 (poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Calum Ritchie's story
The COVID-19 shutdown interrupted Calum Ritchie's final pre-major junior season with the Oakville Rangers, yet late-season showcases gave him the exposure that led to his selection by the Oshawa Generals in the 2021 OHL draft. He stepped into a top-line centre role as a rookie in 2021–22, producing 45 points in 65 regular-season games and earning a spot on the league's First All-Rookie Team while ranking second in scoring among players under 17.
A shoulder injury sustained with Canada at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup became a recurring issue through 2022–23, with the shoulder dislocating multiple times. Still, Ritchie managed 24 goals and 25 assists in 59 OHL games that season. Once projected by some as a potential top-10 pick following his Hlinka performance, his draft-year difficulties saw him slide to the late first round; Colorado selected him 27th overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
After shoulder surgery following the NHL scouting combine, Ritchie missed the start of 2023–24 and did not debut until November 12. Back at full strength he posted 80 points in 50 OHL games and was named to the OHL Second All-Star Team. Oshawa made a deep playoff run to the OHL finals in 2024, where the Generals were swept by the London Knights; Ritchie collected 30 points in 21 postseason contests.
Colorado signed him to a three-year entry-level deal on July 9, 2024, and injuries among veterans opened a spot for him on the Avalanche's opening-night roster. He scored his first NHL goal on October 14 against Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin and appeared in seven games for Colorado before being returned to Oshawa to continue developing. With 67 points in 41 OHL games in 2024–25, he was traded to the New York Islanders on March 6, 2025, along with Oliver Kylington and conditional draft picks in a deal for Brock Nelson and William Dufour.
On the international stage, Ritchie led scoring at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup with 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists) in five games and helped Canada win gold. He followed that with three goals and six assists in seven games at the 2023 IIHF U18 World Championship, where Canada took bronze. As a player he profiles as a playmaking centre who drives offence through vision and passing, anchoring his line with consistent point production.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 12:11
- PP TOI/GP
- 1:11
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:03
- Pts/GP
- 0.25
- EV points
- 2
- Hits
- 2
- Blocks
- 5
- Takeaways
- 1
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 48.0 %
- Off. zone starts
- 40.0 %
- Faceoffs
- 42.2 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
47
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
96/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
70/ 80
First line or top pair
Ceiling: 10.1 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
79 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
4.2
the most likely outcome
NHLe
38
NHL points over 82 games, from 2025-26 (AHL, 3 games)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
26between 10 and 42 (80% range)
- Goals
- 11
- Assists
- 15
- Games
- 59
So far: 2 pts in 8 games. The team has played 16 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.48 pts per game (last season: 0.46).
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
Injured reserve· Lower Body· expected back December 1
OV · OverallConfidence 47 %
67
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 79
- Confidence 57 %
- ST
- Strength
- 75
- Confidence 53 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 70
- Confidence 50 %
- DU
- Durability
- 60
- Confidence 57 %
- CK
- Checking
- 65
- Confidence 53 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 76
- Confidence 31 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 62
- Confidence 53 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- 52
- Confidence 44 %
- PA
- Passing
- 80
- Confidence 47 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 80
- Confidence 47 %
- DF
- Defense
- 60
- Confidence 43 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 67
- Confidence 8 %
- EX
- Experience
- 43
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating79
- Top speed (35 %)36.4 · 79
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)6.7 · 78
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.4 · 77
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.6 · 77
ST — Strength75
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.095 · 75
- Body mass (50 %)-0.129 · 76
EN — Endurance70
- Ice time per game (45 %)13.6 · 68
- Total ice time (20 %)823 · 68
- Shift length (15 %)45.2 · 75
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)13.3 · 73
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.174 · 72
DU — Durability60
- Share of games played (100 %)0.69 · 60
CK — Checking65
- Hits /60 (70 %)2.633 · 67
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)2.655 · 71
- Season volume (10 %)2.89 · 57
FG — Fighting76
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.848 · 76
DI — Discipline62
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.02 · 61
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.713 · 70
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.597 · 67
FO — Faceoffs52
- Faceoff % (85 %)44.6 · 54
- Faceoffs /60 (15 %)28.2 · 67
PA — Passing80
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.88 · 83
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.338 · 63
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.018 · 71
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.921 · 82
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.762 · 86
SC — Scoring80
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.914 · 79
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.833 · 78
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.11 · 80
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)1.708 · 86
- xG per shot (10 %)0.086 · 84
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)11.4 · 70
DF — Defense60
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.064 · 64
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.18 · 63
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.845 · 59
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-2.496 · 51
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)58.9 · 69
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.733 · 76
PS — Penalty shot67
- Shootouts (60 %)32 · 65
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience43
- Career regular-season games (65 %)61
- Career playoff games (25 %)0
- NHL seasons (10 %)37
OV — Overall67
- SC · Scoring (20 %)80
- PA · Passing (20 %)80
- DF · Defense (20 %)60
- SK · Skating (12 %)79
- FO · Faceoffs (10 %)52
- EN · Endurance (8 %)70
- DI · Discipline (5 %)62
- ST · Strength (3 %)75
- CK · Checking (2 %)65
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
0.4
wins above replacement
254 of 615
PAL Rating
18/ 100
Performance · Very poor
382 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
31/ 100
Poor return
0.92 M$ · expected PAL 35
ProfileOffensiveValue comes mostly from offense
- Offense
- 59
- Defense
- 8
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- Offense
- 71
- Creation
- 56
- Shooting
- 73
- Possession
- 7
- Defense
- 11
- Discipline
- 15
- Power play
- 69
- Penalty kill
- 28
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
17/ 100
Low
better than 17% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
57/ 100
Average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
10/ 100
Low
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 350 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 47
- Shot selection
- 88
- Penalties drawn
- 41
- Puck management
- 10
Defense
- Takeaways
- 36
- Discipline
- 53
- Safe zone exits
- 1
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.4
wins above replacement
-0.5 to 2.2 — 90% interval
254 of 615 forwards
+2.3 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.2
- EV defense
- -1.4
- Power play
- -0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- +1.8
- Penalties
- -0.2
- Average → replacement
- +2.2
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | NYI | 65 | 0.4 | -0.5 to 2.2 | 254/615 |
| 2024-25 | COL | 7 | -0.1 | -0.3 to -0.0 | 473/596 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 123.9 km/h20th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.0 km/h44th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1029th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 43.4 %65th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 26.0 km23rd percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.20 km37th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 42.2 %71st percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.8 %38th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 38.8 %61st percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 721st percentile | 139th percentile | 14.3 %55th percentile |
| High danger | 221st percentile | 157th percentile | 50.0 %96th percentile |
| Mid range | 119th percentile | 054th percentile | 0.0 %32nd percentile |
| Long range | 153rd percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %87th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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NJDCalum Ritchie: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Calum Ritchie have in 2026-27?
Calum Ritchie has 1 goal and 2 points (1 assist) in 8 games in 2026-27.
How old is Calum Ritchie?
Calum Ritchie is 21 years old: he was born on January 21, 2005.
How tall is Calum Ritchie, and how much does he weigh?
Calum Ritchie is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 196 lb (89 kg).
Where is Calum Ritchie from?
Canada: Calum Ritchie was born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Calum Ritchie play for?
Calum Ritchie plays for the New York Islanders in the NHL, at C, wearing number 64.
Is Calum Ritchie injured?
Yes: Calum Ritchie is on injured reserve (lower body). He is expected back around December 1.
How good is Calum Ritchie?
Calum Ritchie produced 0.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 254th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 18 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Calum Ritchie make?
Calum Ritchie earns $918K for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 31 out of 100 (poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Calum Ritchie's contract end?
Calum Ritchie's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Calum Ritchie overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 31 out of 100 (poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Calum Ritchie a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 254th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
How has Calum Ritchie played lately?
Over his last 8 games, Calum Ritchie has 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist).
What are Calum Ritchie's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Calum Ritchie has 80 games, 15 goals, 18 assists and 33 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 30 points in 65 games.
Where was Calum Ritchie drafted?
Calum Ritchie was drafted 27th overall (round 1) by Colorado Avalanche in 2023.
How does Calum Ritchie perform in the playoffs?
Calum Ritchie has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Which player is most similar to Calum Ritchie?
Gabe Perreault: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Gabe Perreault's page →Is Calum Ritchie a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 26 points in 2026-27, or 0.44 points per game.
What is Calum Ritchie's nationality?
Calum Ritchie is Canadian. Internationally: Canada — with the national under-18 team: gold at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup (10 points, tournament scoring leader); bronze at the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships (3 goals, 6 assists).
What awards has Calum Ritchie won?
Named to the OHL First All-Rookie Team (2021–22) ; Named to the OHL Second All-Star Team (2023–24) ; Named to the OHL Third All-Star Team (2024–25) ; Tournament scoring leader at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup (10 points) and part of Canada’s gold-medal team.
How many championships has Calum Ritchie won?
1: Gold medal at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup with Canada U18 (2022).
Where did Calum Ritchie play before turning pro?
Oakville Rangers (pre-major junior, 2020–21 season affected by the pandemic) ; Oshawa Generals (OHL), debuted 2021–22 and played through 2024–25.
How many points is Calum Ritchie projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 26 points in 59 games in 2026-27 (10 to 42 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his New York Islanders teammates
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