Mike
Reilly
D · CAR · Balanced · Around average
- PAL
- 57
- WAR
- 0.3
- Value
- 66
- PTS
- 9
2025-26№ 135 / 325
Mike Reilly (Carolina Hurricanes) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Mike Reilly
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 87 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : July 12, 1993 · Glenview, United States
Drafted : 2011 · CBJ · round 4, pick #98
Contract : $850,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Two-Way Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Carolina Hurricanes | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | Carolina Hurricanes | 42 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 26 |
| 2024-25 | New York Islanders | 18 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | New York Islanders | 59 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 28 |
| 2023-24 | Florida Panthers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | Boston Bruins | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021-22 | Boston Bruins | 70 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 32 |
| 2020-21 | Boston Bruins | 15 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| 2020-21 | Ottawa Senators | 40 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| 2019-20 | Ottawa Senators | 30 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 18 |
| 2019-20 | Montréal Canadiens | 14 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 2018-19 | Montréal Canadiens | 57 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 16 |
| 2017-18 | Montréal Canadiens | 19 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 2017-18 | Minnesota Wild | 38 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| 2016-17 | Minnesota Wild | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015-16 | Minnesota Wild | 29 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| NHL totals | 468 | 19 | 116 | 135 | 192 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Carolina Hurricanes | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | New York Islanders | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Boston Bruins | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020-21 | Boston Bruins | 11 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Playoff totals | 23 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 12 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cuponce · 2025-26
Mike Reilly: our analysis
2025-26 season: 42 GP, 1 G, 8 A, 9 PTS, +11 +/-, 14:58 TOI. WAR 0.3 (135th of 325) · PAL 57, around average.
In 2025-26, Mike Reilly, 33, posts a PAL Rating of 57 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 0.3 ranks 135th among 325 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: creation (86, among the best in the league) and possession (86, among the best in the league). On the other hand, discipline (19, well below average) and penalty kill (35, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV offense (+1.8); his biggest cost: finishing (-1.4).
A marked decline: his PAL was 66 in 2024-25, against 57 now; his WAR, though, went from 0.1 to 0.3.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 66 (good value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Mike Reilly's story
Growing up in Chanhassen, Minnesota after being born in Chicago, Mike Reilly came through American prep programs and a season in the BCHL with Penticton before committing to the University of Minnesota. Selected 98th overall by Columbus in 2011, he declined to sign and instead spent three seasons with the Golden Gophers, laying the groundwork for his pro opportunities.
At Minnesota, Reilly developed a clear offensive dimension to his game: back-to-back high-point campaigns in his sophomore and junior years led to repeated Big Ten defensive player of the year honours and All-American recognition. Minnesota reached the 2014 NCAA final during his time there, and Reilly entered free agency in 2015, ultimately signing a two-year entry-level deal with the Minnesota Wild.
Reilly’s early pro years featured stints between the Wild’s NHL roster and their AHL affiliate in Iowa. He made his NHL debut in January 2016 and scored his first NHL goal the following February, but consistency at the top level proved elusive. Traded to Montreal in February 2018, he produced an immediate uptick in assists, then moved to Ottawa in January 2020. In April 2021 he was sent to Boston, where he became a useful deadline addition and gained his first extended playoff experience.
Following time split between the NHL and Providence in the AHL and a contract buyout by Boston, Reilly signed with Florida in July 2023 before being claimed off waivers by the New York Islanders later that year; with New York he enjoyed one of his most productive campaigns. As a free agent after that season, he agreed to terms with the Carolina Hurricanes for 2025–26 and was part of the Hurricanes’ 2026 Stanley Cup-winning team.
Reilly’s game centres on puck movement from the back end and offensive instincts for a defenseman. He has built his NHL life on creating plays and contributing assists while adapting to roster changes and varied roles across several organizations.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 12:26
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:03
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:23
- Pts/GP
- 0.25
- EV points
- 2
- Hits
- 15
- Blocks
- 6
- Takeaways
- 3
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 67.0 %
- Off. zone starts
- 47.7 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
8between 2 and 14 (80% range)
- Goals
- 1
- Assists
- 7
- Games
- 39
So far: 2 pts in 8 games. The team has played 19 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.20 pts per game (last season: 0.21).
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.
Trend
Slight decline
- Points per game: 0.39 in 23-24, 0.21 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 66 → 57
Outlook, age included
↓ DecliningAge 33: the age when production usually declines
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.
OV · OverallConfidence 67 %
72
Established NHL
- SK
- Skating
- 69
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 64
- Confidence 72 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 59
- Confidence 67 %
- DU
- Durability
- 51
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 69
- Confidence 72 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 74
- Confidence 45 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 64
- Confidence 72 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 80
- Confidence 67 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 75
- Confidence 67 %
- DF
- Defense
- 77
- Confidence 63 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 80
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating69
- Top speed (35 %)34.4 · 61
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)2.075 · 78
- Distance /60 (20 %)14.4 · 80
- Speed consistency (15 %)33.9 · 66
ST — Strength64
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.575 · 70
- Body mass (50 %)-0.474 · 65
EN — Endurance59
- Ice time per game (45 %)16.7 · 61
- Total ice time (20 %)615 · 60
- Shift length (15 %)42.8 · 56
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)15.6 · 65
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.765 · 64
DU — Durability51
- Share of games played (100 %)0.631 · 51
CK — Checking69
- Hits /60 (70 %)2.568 · 71
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)2.192 · 71
- Season volume (10 %)2.944 · 61
FG — Fighting74
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.809 · 74
DI — Discipline64
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.071 · 64
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.879 · 62
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.457 · 79
PA — Passing80
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.424 · 79
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.412 · 75
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.104 · 85
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)3.578 · 61
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.347 · 83
SC — Scoring75
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.189 · 71
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.254 · 81
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.069 · 61
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.098 · 74
- xG per shot (10 %)0.033 · 65
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)13.3 · 87
DF — Defense77
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)0.061 · 79
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.006 · 74
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.54 · 80
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)-0.021 · 71
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.764 · 80
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)58.3 · 75
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)3.896 · 67
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience80
- Career regular-season games (65 %)86
- Career playoff games (25 %)60
- NHL seasons (10 %)84
OV — Overall72
- DF · Defense (30 %)77
- PA · Passing (22 %)80
- SK · Skating (12 %)69
- SC · Scoring (12 %)75
- EN · Endurance (9 %)59
- ST · Strength (6 %)64
- DI · Discipline (5 %)64
- CK · Checking (4 %)69
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 72 | 69 | 75 | 77 |
| 2024-25 | 76 | 74 | 78 | 79 |
| 2023-24 | 79 | 78 | 81 | 78 |
| 2022-23 | 73 | 76 | 77 | 74 |
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
0.3
wins above replacement
135 of 325
PAL Rating
57/ 100
Performance · Around average
102 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
66/ 100
Good value
1.10 M$ · expected PAL 42
ProfileBalancedNeither end dominates
- Offense
- 70
- Defense
- 66
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- Offense
- 45
- Creation
- 86
- Shooting
- 49
- Possession
- 86
- Defense
- 58
- Discipline
- 19
- Power play
- 35
- Penalty kill
- 35
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CAR | 0.3 | 57 | 66 | 1.10 M$ |
| 2024-25 | NYI | 0.1 | 66 | 77 | 1.25 M$ |
| 2023-24 | NYI | 0.7 | 80 | 72 | 3.00 M$ |
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
56/ 100
Average
better than 56% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
72/ 100
Very good
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
37/ 100
Below average
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, 98 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 75
- Shot selection
- 21
- Penalties drawn
- 84
- Puck management
- 91
Defense
- Takeaways
- 41
- Discipline
- 7
- Safe zone exits
- 99
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.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CAR | 56 | 72 | 37 |
| 2024-25 | NYI | 61 | 65 | 51 |
| 2023-24 | NYI | 33 | 29 | 42 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.3
wins above replacement
-0.1 to 0.7 — 90% interval
135 of 325 defensemen
+1.3 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +1.8
- EV defense
- +0.7
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- -0.0
- Shooting
- -1.4
- Penalties
- -1.0
- Average → replacement
- +1.3
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CAR | 42 | 0.3 | -0.1 to 0.7 | 135/325 |
| 2024-25 | NYI | 18 | 0.1 | -0.0 to 0.2 | 168/314 |
| 2023-24 | NYI | 61 | 0.7 | 0.1 to 1.5 | 67/316 |
| 2022-23 | BOS | 10 | -0.1 | -0.2 to 0.1 | 215/334 |
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
- 131.0 km/h17th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 32.7 km/h16th percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 222nd percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 48.9 %99th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 24.4 km19th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.05 km22nd percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 49.0 %100th percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.7 %31st percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 33.4 %99th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 934th percentile | 049th percentile | 0.0 %27th percentile |
| High danger | 175th percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %60th percentile |
| Mid range | 020th percentile | 073rd percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 651st percentile | 077th percentile | 0.0 %67th 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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MTLMike Reilly: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Mike Reilly have in 2026-27?
Mike Reilly has 0 goals and 2 points (2 assists) in 8 games in 2026-27.
How old is Mike Reilly?
Mike Reilly is 33 years old: he was born on July 13, 1993.
How tall is Mike Reilly, and how much does he weigh?
Mike Reilly is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 192 lb (87 kg).
Where is Mike Reilly from?
United States: Mike Reilly was born in Glenview, Illinois, United States.
What team does Mike Reilly play for?
Mike Reilly plays for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL, at D, wearing number 6.
Is Mike Reilly injured?
No: Mike Reilly is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Mike Reilly?
Mike Reilly produced 0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 135th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 57 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Mike Reilly make?
Mike Reilly earns $1.1M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 66 out of 100 (good value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Mike Reilly's contract end?
Mike Reilly's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Mike Reilly overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 66 out of 100 (good value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Mike Reilly a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 135th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Mike Reilly getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 66 in 2024-25 to 57 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Mike Reilly played lately?
Over his last 8 games, Mike Reilly has 2 points (0 goals, 2 assists).
What are Mike Reilly's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Mike Reilly has 468 games, 19 goals, 116 assists and 135 points. His best season: 2023-24, with 24 points in 59 games.
Where was Mike Reilly drafted?
Mike Reilly was drafted 98th overall (round 4) by Columbus Blue Jackets in 2011.
How does Mike Reilly perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Mike Reilly has 23 games and 8 points in his career. His pace (0.35 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.29).
Which player is most similar to Mike Reilly?
Nick DeSimone: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Nick DeSimone's page →Is Mike Reilly a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 8 points in 2026-27, or 0.21 points per game.
Is Mike Reilly related to anyone famous?
Yes: Michael Sr. (father, drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the eighth round of the 1977 NHL amateur draft, but never played in the NHL).
What is Mike Reilly's nationality?
Mike Reilly is American.
What awards has Mike Reilly won?
Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Year (sophomore and junior seasons) ; First Team All‑American (sophomore and junior seasons).
How many championships has Mike Reilly won?
1: Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes, 2026.
Where did Mike Reilly play before turning pro?
Academy of Holy Angels and Shattuck‑St. Mary's; University of Minnesota (Golden Gophers).
How many points is Mike Reilly projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 8 points in 39 games in 2026-27 (2 to 14 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Carolina Hurricanes teammates
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