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90Cap hit
$4.5M
4.3% of $104M cap
Term
1 yr
Through 2026-27, then UFA
Clause
None
Surplus value
+$4.186M
vs. $8.686M market estimate
Confirmed by the public signing announcement · source
2026-27 regular season
GP
2
Goals
0
0.0% shooting
Assists
1
1 primary
Points
1
0.50 per game
TOI/GP
20:42
PP 3:58 · PK 2:28
Plus/minus
-1
Hits
2
Blocks 1
PIM
0
Game Score
+0.48
per game
Game log
Last 5 games · NHL API
| Game | G | A | SOG | HIT | BLK | TOI | PP | PK | FO | OZS% | GV | TK | +/- | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 vs DAL · W 2-1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19:53 | 3:14 | 1:25 | 9-4 | 60 | 1 | 1 | -1 | +0.70 |
| Oct 1 vs MIN · L 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 21:31 | 4:42 | 3:30 | 13-9 | 50 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +0.27 |
| Apr 16 vs ANA · L 5-4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:55 | 2:56 | 5:23 | 9-8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | +0.85 |
| Apr 13 vs SJS · L 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 22:09 | 2:00 | 0:37 | 9-5 | 50 | 0 | 2 | -1 | +0.54 |
| Apr 11 vs MIN · W 2-1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:35 | 4:32 | 0:00 | 4-5 | 67 | 0 | 1 | +1 | +0.76 |
GS = our Game Score (credit for everything he did; goals and assists count most). FO = faceoffs won-lost. OZS% = share of his 5v5 offensive and defensive zone faceoff starts that were in the offensive zone. GV/TK = giveaways/takeaways.
Advanced metrics
5v5 unless noted · 2025-26 · 1,141 min · percentile vs. NHL forwards
65th percentile
90th percentile
80th percentile
79th percentile
86th percentile
61st percentile
79th percentile
72nd percentile
74th percentile
76th percentile
64th percentile
79th percentile
80th percentile
39th percentile
739 won · 603 lost (all strengths)
xGF% is his team's share of 5v5 expected goals while he was on the ice, from our own expected goals model; HDCF% counts only high-danger chances (xG of 0.15 or more). IPP is the share of his team's 5v5 goals while he was on the ice that he scored or assisted on. Relative stats compare him with his team when he was off the ice. Goals above expected and ixG/60 use his own shots at all strengths. PDO and OZS% describe luck and deployment, so their bars are grey.
Play stylePass-first center
Trait percentiles vs. NHL centers · 2025-26
O'Reilly is a cerebral, high-volume playmaker who controls the puck and distributes from anywhere on the ice. He generates chances through positioning and vision rather than pace or physical intensity, playing a cerebral, low-shooting game.
- Shooting volume
- 40
- Playmaking
- 93
- Zone entries(est.)
- 60
- Forechecking
- 8
- Physicality
- 13
- Defensive impact
- 54
- Puck management
- 98
- Speed
- 35
Where he shoots from
Slot 71% · Mid-range 22% · Perimeter 7%(230 unblocked shots)
Strengths
- Elite playmaking and puck management at 93rd and 98th percentiles drive consistent production
- Efficient on the rush with 60th percentile zone entries despite 35th percentile speed
- Slot shots at 71% of unblocked chances show smart positioning near the net
Watch-outs
- Forechecking and physicality rank 8th and 13th percentiles, limiting defensive engagement
- Shooting volume at 40th percentile means he defers when he should shoot more
- Speed at 35th percentile constrains his ability to create through pure pace
Similar style: Tanner Laczynski, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM)
Built from play-by-play, shift data, and NHL EDGE tracking. Zone entries is an estimate (rush chances while he is on the ice) until tracking data is added.
Career stats
From the NHL's player records
| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06 | AHMMPL | Huron Perth Lakers Min Mdgt AAA | 51 | 31 | 40 | 71 | 0 | 60 |
| 2006-07 | GTHL | Tor. Jr. Canadiens | 50 | 31 | 43 | 74 | — | — |
| 2006-07 | OPJHL | Tor. Canadiens | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 |
| 2006-07 (playoffs) | OJHL | Toronto Jr. Canadiens | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | — | 0 |
| 2007-08 | OHL | Erie | 61 | 19 | 33 | 52 | -18 | 14 |
| 2008-09 | OHL | Erie | 68 | 16 | 50 | 66 | +1 | 26 |
| 2008-09 | WJ18-A | Canada | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | — | 0 |
| 2008-09 (playoffs) | OHL | Erie | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | +1 | 2 |
| 2009-10 | NHL | Colorado Avalanche | 81 | 8 | 18 | 26 | +4 | 18 |
| 2009-10 (playoffs) | NHL | Colorado Avalanche | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010-11 | NHL | Colorado Avalanche | 74 | 13 | 13 | 26 | -7 | 16 |
| 2011-12 | NHL | Colorado Avalanche | 81 | 18 | 37 | 55 | -1 | 12 |
| 2011-12 | WC-A | Canada | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +3 | 4 |
| 2012-13 | NHL | Colorado Avalanche | 29 | 6 | 14 | 20 | -3 | 4 |
| 2012-13 | WC-A | Canada | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +4 | 0 |
| 2012-13 | KHL | Magnitogorsk | 12 | 5 | 5 | 10 | — | 2 |
| 2013-14 | NHL | Colorado Avalanche | 80 | 28 | 36 | 64 | -1 | 2 |
| 2013-14 (playoffs) | NHL | Colorado Avalanche | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | +3 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | NHL | Colorado Avalanche | 82 | 17 | 38 | 55 | -5 | 12 |
| 2014-15 | WC-A | Canada | 10 | 2 | 9 | 11 | +10 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 71 | 21 | 39 | 60 | -16 | 8 |
| 2015-16 | WC-A | Canada | 10 | 2 | 6 | 8 | +9 | 2 |
| 2016-17 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 72 | 20 | 35 | 55 | -1 | 10 |
| 2016-17 | WCup | Canada | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | WC | Canada | 10 | 6 | 3 | 9 | +1 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | NHL | Buffalo Sabres | 81 | 24 | 37 | 61 | -23 | 2 |
| 2017-18 | WC | Canada | 10 | 4 | 0 | 4 | +5 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | NHL | St. Louis Blues | 82 | 28 | 49 | 77 | +22 | 12 |
| 2018-19 (playoffs) | NHL | St. Louis Blues | 26 | 8 | 15 | 23 | +2 | 4 |
| 2019-20 | NHL | St. Louis Blues | 71 | 12 | 49 | 61 | +11 | 10 |
| 2019-20 (playoffs) | NHL | St. Louis Blues | 9 | 4 | 7 | 11 | +3 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | NHL | St. Louis Blues | 56 | 24 | 30 | 54 | +26 | 18 |
| 2020-21 (playoffs) | NHL | St. Louis Blues | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -7 | 2 |
| 2021-22 | NHL | St. Louis Blues | 78 | 21 | 37 | 58 | +11 | 12 |
| 2021-22 (playoffs) | NHL | St. Louis Blues | 12 | 7 | 5 | 12 | +3 | 2 |
| 2022-23 | NHL | St. Louis Blues | 40 | 12 | 7 | 19 | -24 | 10 |
| 2022-23 | NHL | Toronto Maple Leafs | 13 | 4 | 7 | 11 | +3 | 6 |
| 2022-23 (playoffs) | NHL | Toronto Maple Leafs | 11 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 5 |
| 2023-24 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 82 | 26 | 43 | 69 | +6 | 18 |
| 2023-24 (playoffs) | NHL | Nashville Predators | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 79 | 21 | 32 | 53 | -23 | 24 |
| 2024-25 | WC | Canada | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +3 | 4 |
| 2024-25 | International | Team Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 0 |
| 2025-26 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 81 | 25 | 49 | 74 | +8 | 22 |
| 2026-27 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
Every league he has played in, from the NHL's records, regular season and playoffs.
Latest news
Headlines from news outlets and team blogs
- Ryan O'Reilly loses stick, not composure in Predators' 2-1 win over Stars
Yahoo Sports · Oct 4
- Stamkos, O'Reilly, Saros Lead Preds to Victory Over Stars
NHL.com · Oct 4
- NHL Executives Flag Ryan O'Reilly As Trade Name To Watch
nhltraderumors.me · Oct 2
- Ryan O'Reilly says Predators in good spirits ahead of opening night
Yahoo Sports · Sep 30
Sentiment & chatter
Fans
—
Beat writers
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Media
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Fan, beat writer, and media scores, the 14-day trade chatter chart, and the latest mentions appear once sentiment scoring is switched on. Mentions are already being collected.
Recent Game Scores
Last 10 games · goals above average
Average +0.84 per game over these 10.
Where his Game Score comes from
+0.91 per game
2025-26 · 81 GP
Season total +73.9, or +0.91 per game.
- Scoring
- +55.9
- Shooting
- +11.6
- 5-on-5 goals
- +1.8
- Defense
- -0.4
- Penalty kill
- +0.3
- Physical play
- +3.6
- Puck battles
- +0.1
- Penalties
- -0.2
- Faceoffs
- +1.4
Game Score gives credit for everything a player does in a game. Goals (1.0) and assists (0.7 primary, 0.5 secondary) count most; shots, blocks, hits, takeaways, penalties drawn, faceoff wins, killing penalties, and holding down the other team's chances add to it. Only mistakes subtract: goals against at 5-on-5, giveaways, penalties taken, faceoff losses, and allowing more chances than an average player would. A player who is there to defend or kill penalties is not marked down for not scoring. Goalies are measured by goals saved above expected.
Skating · NHL EDGE
2025-26, as of Oct 2
- Top speed
- 22.1 mph
- 45th pct
- 20+ mph bursts
- 72
- Hardest shot
- 84.8 mph
- 50th pct
- Distance
- 265.8 mi
- OZ time
- 44.6%
- 82nd pct
- DZ time
- 37.5%
Usage
Last game: vs DAL, Oct 3
Line 1 with Steven Stamkos and Alexander Kerfoot (9:59 together at 5-on-5) · PP1
From the NHL's shift chart.
Age curve
At 35: 56% of peak
NHL forwards · production index
At 35, forwards typically produce 56% of their peak (age 24).
From 24 seasons of NHL results, adjusted for league scoring and save percentage in each era. Shaded bars are the seasons left on his contract.
Contract by season
1 season left
| Season | Team | Cap hit | % of cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | NSH | $4.5M | 4.3% |
UFA after 2026-27. $4.5M in cap hits left. % of cap uses each season's ceiling where the league has set one ($104M this season, $113.5M in 2027-28).