Ryan
Lomberg
L · CBJ · Limited · Very poor
- PAL
- 11
- WAR
- -0.2
- Value
- 14
- PTS
- 9
2025-26№ 498 / 615
Ryan Lomberg (Columbus Blue Jackets) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Ryan Lomberg
#94LPlays: Left wing · 3% of faceoffs
Columbus Blue Jackets
HEIGHT : 175 cm · WEIGHT : 81 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : December 8, 1994 · Richmond Hill, Canada
Contract : $1,300,000 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | Calgary Flames | 57 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 59 |
| 2024-25 | Calgary Flames | 80 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 57 |
| 2023-24 | Florida Panthers | 75 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 80 |
| 2022-23 | Florida Panthers | 82 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 88 |
| 2021-22 | Florida Panthers | 55 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 92 |
| 2020-21 | Florida Panthers | 34 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 67 |
| 2018-19 | Calgary Flames | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 2017-18 | Calgary Flames | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| NHL totals | 408 | 35 | 37 | 72 | 477 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Florida Panthers | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2022-23 | Florida Panthers | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22 |
| 2021-22 | Florida Panthers | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020-21 | Florida Panthers | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 30 |
| Playoff totals | 32 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 64 | |
Honours
- 🏆 Stanley Cuponce · 2023-24
Ryan Lomberg: our analysis
2025-26 season: 57 GP, 4 G, 5 A, 9 PTS, -4 +/-, 9:03 TOI. WAR -0.2 (498th of 615) · PAL 11, very poor.
In 2025-26, Ryan Lomberg, 31, posts a PAL Rating of 11 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -0.2 ranks 498th among 615 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
His strengths: discipline (62, above average). On the other hand, shooting (11, among the weakest in the league) and possession (18, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: penalties (+0.3); his biggest cost: finishing (-1.4).
A season in line with 2024-25 (PAL of 12); his WAR went from -0.7 to -0.2.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 14 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Ryan Lomberg's story
Growing up in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Ryan Lomberg developed a game built on energy and a willingness to engage physically while chipping in offensively. Early stops in the OJHL gave way to a move south, where he began to stand out in the USHL for his scoring and toughness.
Lomberg spent two seasons with the University of Maine before leaving the college ranks after 2013–14. He returned to the USHL in 2014–15 with the Youngstown Phantoms, serving as team captain and scoring 24 goals during a campaign that helped Youngstown win the Anderson Cup.
That season caught the eye of Calgary’s scouts, earning him an invite to the Flames’ development camp and eventually a minor-league contract with their AHL affiliate, the Stockton Heat. Lomberg split time between the AHL and the ECHL early on, then grew into a more complete contributor in Stockton, combining goal-scoring with a physical edge.
The Flames signed him to a two-year entry-level NHL contract in March 2017, and he made his NHL debut in January 2018. After five seasons in Calgary’s organization he signed with the Florida Panthers in October 2020; a subsequent extension kept him in the fold as the Panthers captured the Stanley Cup in 2024.
Lomberg’s game is straightforward: a left winger who brings energy, board battles and a penchant for occasionally tipping the scoreboard. He profiles as a supporting forward who uses speed and grit to create space for teammates while remaining willing to mix it up when required.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 8:27
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:00
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 23
- Blocks
- 0
- Takeaways
- 2
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 50.7 %
- Off. zone starts
- 28.9 %
- Faceoffs
- 0.0 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
7between 0 and 15 (80% range)
- Goals
- 3
- Assists
- 4
- Games
- 71
So far: 0 pts in 14 games. The team has played 15 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.12 pts per game (last season: 0.16).
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: 0.09 in 23-24, 0.16 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 12 → 11
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.
OV · OverallConfidence 74 %
51
Replacement or prospect
- SK
- Skating
- 86
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 65
- Confidence 78 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 37
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 75
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 87
- Confidence 78 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 92
- Confidence 65 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 68
- Confidence 78 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 60
- Confidence 74 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 55
- Confidence 74 %
- DF
- Defense
- 78
- Confidence 70 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 76
- Confidence 0 %
- EX
- Experience
- 79
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating86
- Top speed (35 %)36.8 · 86
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)6.919 · 81
- Distance /60 (20 %)16.1 · 76
- Speed consistency (15 %)36.4 · 89
ST — Strength65
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.231 · 77
- Body mass (50 %)-1.535 · 56
EN — Endurance37
- Ice time per game (45 %)10.5 · 37
- Total ice time (20 %)513 · 57
- Shift length (15 %)42.7 · 61
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)9.583 · 47
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)0.685 · 42
DU — Durability75
- Share of games played (100 %)0.819 · 75
CK — Checking87
- Hits /60 (70 %)10.5 · 87
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)8.694 · 87
- Season volume (10 %)4.868 · 82
FG — Fighting92
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)2.354 · 92
DI — Discipline68
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)0.002 · 69
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.972 · 62
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.985 · 83
PA — Passing60
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.547 · 65
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.269 · 45
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.003 · 64
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.547 · 79
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.242 · 60
SC — Scoring55
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.615 · 56
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.718 · 62
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)-0.368 · 66
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.977 · 56
- xG per shot (10 %)0.076 · 61
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)12.8 · 69
DF — Defense78
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.017 · 72
- Relative xG against (20 %)-0.078 · 79
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.572 · 77
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.044 · 81
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-0.99 · 86
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)58.2 · 76
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)2.32 · 76
PS — Penalty shot76
- Shootouts (60 %)32.7 · 76
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience79
- Career regular-season games (65 %)84
- Career playoff games (25 %)66
- NHL seasons (10 %)78
OV — Overall51
- SC · Scoring (28 %)55
- PA · Passing (22 %)60
- DF · Defense (18 %)78
- SK · Skating (12 %)86
- EN · Endurance (8 %)37
- DI · Discipline (5 %)68
- ST · Strength (4 %)65
- CK · Checking (3 %)87
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 51 | 86 | 55 | 78 |
| 2024-25 | 52 | 86 | 47 | 79 |
| 2023-24 | 58 | 89 | 63 | 75 |
| 2022-23 | 68 | 88 | 72 | 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
-0.2
wins above replacement
498 of 615
PAL Rating
11/ 100
Performance · Very poor
421 of 476 at the position
Value Rating
14/ 100
Very poor return
2.00 M$ · expected PAL 48
ProfileLimitedBelow average at both ends
- Offense
- 14
- Defense
- 28
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- Offense
- 18
- Creation
- 21
- Shooting
- 11
- Possession
- 18
- Defense
- 37
- Discipline
- 62
- Power play
- 38
- Penalty kill
- 19
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 | CGY | -0.2 | 11 | 14 | 2.00 M$ |
| 2024-25 | CGY | -0.7 | 12 | 11 | 2.00 M$ |
| 2023-24 | FLA | -0.0 | 15 | 28 | 0.80 M$ |
| 2022-23 | FLA | 0.3 | 29 | 43 | 0.80 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
18/ 100
Low
better than 18% of forwards, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
42/ 100
Average
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
17/ 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, 346 of 424 forwards.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 41
- Shot selection
- 7
- Penalties drawn
- 74
- Puck management
- 88
Defense
- Takeaways
- 4
- Discipline
- 33
- Safe zone exits
- 44
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 | CGY | 18 | 42 | 17 |
| 2024-25 | CGY | 39 | 37 | 44 |
| 2023-24 | FLA | 5 | 54 | 3 |
| 2022-23 | FLA | 46 | 43 | 51 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.2
wins above replacement
-0.8 to 0.3 — 90% interval
498 of 615 forwards
-0.9 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.9
- EV defense
- -0.2
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -1.4
- Penalties
- +0.3
- Average → replacement
- +1.3
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | CGY | 57 | -0.2 | -0.8 to 0.3 | 498/615 |
| 2024-25 | CGY | 77 | -0.7 | -1.2 to -0.1 | 574/596 |
| 2023-24 | FLA | 75 | -0.0 | -0.9 to 0.9 | 420/608 |
| 2022-23 | FLA | 82 | 0.3 | -0.6 to 1.5 | 245/617 |
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
- 125.3 km/h25th percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 35.7 km/h66th percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1542nd percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 39.7 %23rd percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 31.3 km27th percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 2.98 km9th percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 39.7 %25th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.2 %56th percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 42.1 %24th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1845th percentile | 024th percentile | 0.0 %3rd percentile |
| High danger | 752nd percentile | 034th percentile | 0.0 %10th percentile |
| Mid range | 334th 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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BUFRyan Lomberg: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Ryan Lomberg have in 2026-27?
Ryan Lomberg has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 14 games in 2026-27.
How old is Ryan Lomberg?
Ryan Lomberg is 31 years old: he was born on December 9, 1994.
How tall is Ryan Lomberg, and how much does he weigh?
Ryan Lomberg is 5'9" (175 cm) and weighs 179 lb (81 kg).
Where is Ryan Lomberg from?
Canada: Ryan Lomberg was born in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Ryan Lomberg play for?
Ryan Lomberg plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL, at L, wearing number 94.
Is Ryan Lomberg injured?
No: Ryan Lomberg is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Ryan Lomberg?
Ryan Lomberg produced -0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 498th of 615 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 11 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Ryan Lomberg make?
Ryan Lomberg earns $2.0M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 14 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Ryan Lomberg's contract end?
Ryan Lomberg's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Ryan Lomberg overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 14 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Ryan Lomberg a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 498th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Ryan Lomberg getting better?
He is holding steady: his PAL rating went from 12 in 2024-25 to 11 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Ryan Lomberg played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Ryan Lomberg has 0 points (0 goals, 0 assists).
What are Ryan Lomberg's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Ryan Lomberg has 408 games, 35 goals, 37 assists and 72 points. His best season: 2022-23, with 20 points in 82 games.
Is Ryan Lomberg better at home or on the road?
No real difference: in 2026-27, he averages 0.00 points per game at home (0 in 9 games) and 0.00 on the road (0 in 5 games).
How does Ryan Lomberg perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Ryan Lomberg has 32 games and 3 points in his career. His pace (0.09 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.18).
Which player is most similar to Ryan Lomberg?
Martin Pospisil: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Martin Pospisil's page →Is Ryan Lomberg a good fantasy pick?
Probably not, except in deep leagues: our projection has him at 7 points in 2026-27, or 0.10 points per game.
What is Ryan Lomberg's nationality?
Ryan Lomberg is Canadian.
How many championships has Ryan Lomberg won?
2: Anderson Cup with the Youngstown Phantoms (2014–15 season); Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers (2024).
Where did Ryan Lomberg play before turning pro?
North York Rangers and Upper Canada Patriots (OJHL, 2009–10 and 2010–11); Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL, 2011–12); University of Maine / Maine Black Bears (2012–13 to 2013–14); Youngstown Phantoms (USHL, 2014–15).
How many points is Ryan Lomberg projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 7 points in 71 games in 2026-27 (0 to 15 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Columbus Blue Jackets teammates
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