Ryan
Graves
D · PIT · Defensive · Above average
- PAL
- 60
- WAR
- 0.1
- Value
- 47
- PTS
- 1
2025-26№ 165 / 325
Ryan Graves (Pittsburgh Penguins) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Ryan Graves
HEIGHT : 196 cm · WEIGHT : 103 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : May 20, 1995 · Yarmouth, Canada
Drafted : 2013 · NYR · round 4, pick #110
Contract : $4,500,000 · 2023-24 → 2028-29 · Standard Contract · UFA · Signing bonus $2,000,000M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2024-25 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 61 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 29 |
| 2023-24 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 70 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 30 |
| 2022-23 | New Jersey Devils | 78 | 8 | 18 | 26 | 28 |
| 2021-22 | New Jersey Devils | 75 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 24 |
| 2020-21 | Colorado Avalanche | 54 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 55 |
| 2019-20 | Colorado Avalanche | 69 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 45 |
| 2018-19 | Colorado Avalanche | 26 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| NHL totals | 455 | 33 | 86 | 119 | 223 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | New Jersey Devils | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2020-21 | Colorado Avalanche | 10 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 10 |
| 2019-20 | Colorado Avalanche | 15 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Playoff totals | 35 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 20 | |
Ryan Graves: our analysis
2025-26 season: 22 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 1 PTS, -3 +/-, 15:18 TOI. WAR 0.1 (165th of 325) · PAL 60, above average.
In 2025-26, Ryan Graves, 31, posts a PAL Rating of 60 out of 100 (above average), and his WAR of 0.1 ranks 165th among 325 regulars, in the bottom half.
His strengths: defense (82, well above average), possession (81, well above average) and power play (70, above average). On the other hand, offense (13, among the weakest in the league) and penalty kill (30, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: EV defense (+0.2); his biggest cost: penalties (-0.3).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 35 in 2024-25 to 60; his WAR, though, went from 0.4 to 0.1.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 47 (fair value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Ryan Graves's story
A tall, awkward teenager in rural Nova Scotia, Ryan Graves learned early to compensate with strength and shot-blocking rather than quick feet. Born May 21, 1995 in Yarmouth, he grew up crossing paths with Nathan MacKinnon in local youth hockey and earned attention in minor midget play where he took team rookie honours and a league award for top rookie defenceman before briefly appearing with the Yarmouth Mariners.
Taken ninth overall in the 2011 QMJHL draft by the PEI Rocket, Graves found the jump to major junior challenging at first but gained confidence with more ice time and extra skating work. After moving to Val-d’Or and contributing through the playoffs to a President’s Cup victory in 2014, and then serving as an assistant captain with the Quebec Remparts during a career-best junior season, he signed a three-year entry-level deal with the New York Rangers in March 2014, having been selected 110th overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
Graves began his pro career primarily in the AHL with Hartford, where he became a steady presence on the blue line, served as an alternate captain and represented the club at the 2016 AHL All-Star Game — winning the hardest-shot competition. Traded to the Colorado Avalanche at the 2018 deadline, he split time between Colorado’s AHL affiliate and the NHL before establishing himself in Colorado’s top defensive pairings; he scored his first NHL goal on January 4, 2019 against the New York Rangers and posted a league-leading +40 plus–minus in 2019–20.
Traded to the New Jersey Devils in July 2021, Graves set new personal highs in points and reached the 100-point milestone in his second season there. As a free agent he signed a six-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on July 1, 2023; his first season in Pittsburgh included 70 games and was cut short by a concussion on March 29, 2024 that kept him on long-term injured reserve. Graves’ game is straightforward: size and physicality, reliable penalty killing, mobility for his frame and a powerful shot that can change possession or start the breakout.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 15:18
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:31
- Pts/GP
- 0.05
- EV points
- 1
- Hits
- 23
- Blocks
- 38
- Takeaways
- 7
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 52.7 %
- Off. zone starts
- 26.0 %
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2026-27 projection
Projected points
3between 0 and 10 (80% range)
- Goals
- 1
- Assists
- 2
- Games
- 30
So far: 0 pts in 0 games. The team has played 18 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.11 pts per game (last season: 0.05).
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
Stable
- Points per game: 0.20 in 23-24, 0.05 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 35 → 60
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 31: 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.
Injured reserve· Knee· expected back November 28
OV · OverallConfidence 80 %
66
Depth
- SK
- Skating
- 62
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 83
- Confidence 83 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 61
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 62
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 77
- Confidence 83 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 77
- Confidence 59 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 78
- Confidence 83 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 60
- Confidence 80 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 72
- Confidence 80 %
- DF
- Defense
- 79
- Confidence 77 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 80
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating62
- Top speed (35 %)34.4 · 61
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)1.194 · 63
- Distance /60 (20 %)14.1 · 72
- Speed consistency (15 %)33.7 · 64
ST — Strength83
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.602 · 70
- Body mass (50 %)1.689 · 89
EN — Endurance61
- Ice time per game (45 %)17.4 · 66
- Total ice time (20 %)334 · 35
- Shift length (15 %)47.4 · 75
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)15.4 · 65
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)1.887 · 67
DU — Durability62
- Share of games played (100 %)0.702 · 62
CK — Checking77
- Hits /60 (70 %)3.84 · 78
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)3.221 · 78
- Season volume (10 %)3.178 · 63
FG — Fighting77
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.861 · 77
DI — Discipline78
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.032 · 78
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.644 · 75
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.455 · 79
PA — Passing60
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.179 · 44
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.328 · 63
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.026 · 78
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.303 · 80
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.052 · 45
SC — Scoring72
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.191 · 72
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.186 · 73
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)0.194 · 75
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.087 · 72
- xG per shot (10 %)0.033 · 68
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)10.4 · 79
DF — Defense79
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.032 · 69
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.182 · 86
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.516 · 80
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.079 · 81
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.891 · 77
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)57.6 · 78
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)5.657 · 88
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 %)68
- NHL seasons (10 %)75
OV — Overall66
- DF · Defense (30 %)79
- PA · Passing (22 %)60
- SK · Skating (12 %)62
- SC · Scoring (12 %)72
- EN · Endurance (9 %)61
- ST · Strength (6 %)83
- DI · Discipline (5 %)78
- CK · Checking (4 %)77
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 66 | 62 | 72 | 79 |
| 2024-25 | 63 | 60 | 68 | 74 |
| 2023-24 | 65 | 60 | 75 | 68 |
| 2022-23 | 71 | 61 | 80 | 70 |
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
0.1
wins above replacement
165 of 325
PAL Rating
60/ 100
Performance · Above average
94 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
47/ 100
Fair value
4.50 M$ · expected PAL 63
ProfileDefensiveValue comes mostly from defense
- Offense
- 49
- Defense
- 78
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- Offense
- 13
- Creation
- 52
- Shooting
- 61
- Possession
- 81
- Defense
- 82
- Discipline
- 46
- Power play
- 70
- Penalty kill
- 30
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 | PIT | 0.1 | 60 | 47 | 4.50 M$ |
| 2024-25 | PIT | 0.4 | 35 | 20 | 4.50 M$ |
| 2023-24 | PIT | 0.1 | 18 | 10 | 4.50 M$ |
| 2022-23 | NJD | 0.5 | 41 | 27 | 3.17 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
55/ 100
Average
better than 55% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
38/ 100
Below average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
65/ 100
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, 101 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 5
- Shot selection
- 24
- Penalties drawn
- 77
- Puck management
- 75
Defense
- Takeaways
- 86
- Discipline
- 32
- Safe zone exits
- 61
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 | PIT | 55 | 38 | 65 |
| 2024-25 | PIT | 48 | 41 | 54 |
| 2023-24 | PIT | 13 | 9 | 37 |
| 2022-23 | NJD | 48 | 36 | 61 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.1
wins above replacement
-0.2 to 0.5 — 90% interval
165 of 325 defensemen
+0.5 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.0
- EV defense
- +0.2
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- +0.0
- Shooting
- -0.0
- Penalties
- -0.3
- Average → replacement
- +0.7
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | PIT | 22 | 0.1 | -0.2 to 0.5 | 165/325 |
| 2024-25 | PIT | 58 | 0.4 | 0.1 to 0.8 | 110/314 |
| 2023-24 | PIT | 70 | 0.1 | -0.7 to 0.9 | 147/316 |
| 2022-23 | NJD | 78 | 0.5 | -0.1 to 1.6 | 75/334 |
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
- 147.4 km/h56th percentileleague avg. 143.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 34.3 km/h38th percentileleague avg. 34.7 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 728th percentileleague avg. 31
- Offensive zone time
- 42.5 %63rd percentileleague avg. 42.3 %
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- Total distance, season
- 77.9 km28th percentileleague avg. 214.3 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 4.53 km26th percentileleague avg. 5.23 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 42.9 %70th percentileleague avg. 42.1 %
- Neutral zone time
- 19.0 %99th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 38.5 %76th percentileleague avg. 40.9 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2131st percentile | 129th percentile | 4.8 %30th percentile |
| High danger | 130th percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Mid range | 431st percentile | 00th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 1232nd percentile | 152nd percentile | 8.3 %95th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2025-2026 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2025-26
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WSH
CAR
CGY
SEA
UTA
SJS
MTL
ANA
DAL
TBL
PHI
TOR
CBJ
BUF
MIN
NSH
LAK
NJDRyan Graves: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Ryan Graves have in 2025-26?
Ryan Graves has 1 goal and 1 point (0 assists) in 22 games in 2025-26.
How old is Ryan Graves?
Ryan Graves is 31 years old: he was born on May 21, 1995.
How tall is Ryan Graves, and how much does he weigh?
Ryan Graves is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 227 lb (103 kg).
Where is Ryan Graves from?
Canada: Ryan Graves was born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
What team does Ryan Graves play for?
Ryan Graves plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL, at D, wearing number 27.
Is Ryan Graves injured?
Yes: Ryan Graves is on injured reserve (knee). He is expected back around November 28.
How good is Ryan Graves?
Ryan Graves produced 0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 165th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 60 out of 100: above average for his position.
How much does Ryan Graves make?
Ryan Graves earns $4.5M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 47 out of 100 (fair value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Ryan Graves's contract end?
Ryan Graves's contract runs through the 2028-29 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a M-NTC clause.
Is Ryan Graves overpaid?
Neither: he delivers about what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 47 out of 100 (fair value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Ryan Graves a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 165th 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 Ryan Graves getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 35 in 2024-25 to 60 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Ryan Graves played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Ryan Graves has 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists).
What are Ryan Graves's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Ryan Graves has 455 games, 33 goals, 86 assists and 119 points. His best season: 2021-22, with 28 points in 75 games.
Where was Ryan Graves drafted?
Ryan Graves was drafted 110th overall (round 4) by New York Rangers in 2013.
Is Ryan Graves better at home or on the road?
On the road: in 2025-26, he averages 0.00 points per game at home (0 in 13 games) and 0.11 on the road (1 in 9 games).
How does Ryan Graves perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Ryan Graves has 35 games and 10 points in his career. His pace (0.29 points per game) is similar to his regular-season pace (0.26).
Which player is most similar to Ryan Graves?
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 Ryan Graves a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 3 points in 2026-27, or 0.10 points per game.
What is Ryan Graves's nationality?
Ryan Graves is Canadian.
What awards has Ryan Graves won?
Scott Dee Memorial Award, best rookie defenceman in the Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League (2010–11 season) ; Winner of the hardest shot competition at the AHL All‑Star Game (2016) — 103.4 mph ; Named to the CHL Memorial Cup All‑Star Team (2015).
How many championships has Ryan Graves won?
1: President's Cup with the Val‑d'Or Foreurs (2013–14 postseason).
Where did Ryan Graves play before turning pro?
Junior background: South Shore Canadian Tire Mustangs (2010–11 season), one appearance with the Yarmouth Mariners (MHL, 2010–11), selected by the Prince Edward Island Rocket (QMJHL) in 2011; played for the Rocket (2011–12, 2012–13), Charlottetown Islanders (2013–14), traded to the Val‑d'Or Foreurs for the 2013–14 postseason, then Quebec Remparts (2014–15)..
How many points is Ryan Graves projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 3 points in 30 games in 2026-27 (0 to 10 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Pittsburgh Penguins teammates
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