Ryan Reaves

Age 36 Jan 20, 1987

Winnipeg CAN

Right Wing shoots right

6'2" 188 cm

225 lbs 102 kg

ELC Signing Age 20

Waivers Signing Age 20

UFA Year 2014

Agent Kevin Epp

Draft Year 2005
Drafted Overall 156
Draft Round 5
Draft Team

No contract for upcoming season.
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Career Earnings: $19,125,000

Transaction History

Apr 1, 2023	Minnesota Wild \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (upper body) is good to play Saturday versus Vegas, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Apr 1, 2023	Minnesota Wild \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Vegas on Saturday, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Mar 29, 2023	Minnesota Wild \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (upper body) won't play in Wednesday's contest versus Colorado, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Mar 27, 2023	Minnesota Wild \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (upper body) left Monday's game against the Seattle Kraken and did not return, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Mar 15, 2023	Minnesota Wild \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves scored a goal on three shots, added an assist, went plus-2 and doled out three hits in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Mar 12, 2023	Minnesota Wild \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist, added a fighting major and doled out five hits in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Arizona Coyotes.
Mar 2, 2023	Minnesota Wild \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves logged an assist in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Feb 28, 2023	Minnesota Wild \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves scored a goal on one shot, helping the Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 shootout victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday.
Dec 21, 2022	Minnesota Wild \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves logged an assist and three hits in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Dec 4, 2022	Minnesota Wild \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves logged a pair of assists in Sunday's 6-5 shootout win over the Dallas Stars.
Nov 23, 2022	TRADE ANALYSIS The Minnesota Wild acquired Ryan Reaves from the New York Rangers for 2025 fifth round pick (0) Leave a Comment
Oct 21, 2022	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves had three hits and a minus-1 rating in 8:35 of ice time during Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to San Jose.
Apr 22, 2022	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves scored his fourth goal of the season and added eight hits in Thursday's 6-3 win over the New York Islanders.
Mar 31, 2022	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves opened the scoring in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Detroit Red Wings with his third goal of the season.
Mar 3, 2022	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves had five hits, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Jan 19, 2022	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves collected two goals in a 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
Jan 15, 2022	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves logged four hits in a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
Jan 15, 2022	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves exited the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Saturday.
Jan 8, 2022	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves was placed in COVID-19 protocols and will not play Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks.
Dec 8, 2021	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves produced an assist, two hits and two PIM in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
Dec 7, 2021	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves notched two assists, three hits, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Nov 24, 2021	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves dished out two assists to go with a team-high six hits in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the New York Islanders.
Nov 6, 2021	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (lower body) has been activated from injured reserve and will play Saturday versus the Calgary Flames, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
Nov 5, 2021	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (lower body) is not in Friday's lineup against the Edmonton Oilers, per NHL.com.
Nov 5, 2021	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Friday's matchup with the Edmonton Oilers, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.
Nov 1, 2021	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (lower body) practiced Monday but will likely be unavailable Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.
Oct 25, 2021	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves suffered a lower-body injury against the Calgary Flames on Monday and is considered day-to-day, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Oct 13, 2021	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (leg) will be available for Wednesday's regular-season opener versus the Washington Capitals, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
Oct 11, 2021	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (leg) might be available against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday after coach Gerard Gallant told reporters, "Him being out there and skating the full practice like he did, I would expect it. But it's still day-to-day. We want to see how he gets along after today, but I feel real good about the way he skated," Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Oct 8, 2021	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (leg) is not at Friday's practice and remains day-to-day.
Oct 6, 2021	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Head coach Gerard Gallant doesn't think Reaves' leg injury is serious, deeming the winger day-to-day, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Oct 6, 2021	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (leg) was injured in the first period of Wednesday's preseason game versus the New Jersey Devils, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.
Jul 31, 2021	New York Rangers \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves and the New York Rangers agreed to a one-year contract extension Saturday.
Jul 29, 2021	TRADE ANALYSIS The New York Rangers acquired Ryan Reaves from the Vegas Golden Knights for 2022 third round pick (0) Leave a Comment
Jun 6, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves recorded an assist and seven hits in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 4.
Jun 6, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves has finished serving his two-game suspension and is expected to skate on the fourth line for Sunday's Game 4 against the Colorado Avalanche, Nicholas Cotsonika of NHL.com reports.
May 31, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves was given a two-game suspension for his roughing against Ryan Graves during Game 1 against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports.
May 30, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves could be facing a suspension after receiving a match penalty in Sunday's Game 1 loss against the Colorado Avalanche, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports.
May 28, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves is warming up in his usual fourth-line spot next to William Carrier and Patrick Brown ahead of Friday's Game 7 against the Minnesota Wild, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
May 28, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves was activated off the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Friday, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports.
May 27, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves surfaced on the league's COVID-19 protocols list Thursday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
May 27, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Per Jesse Granger of The Athletic, Coach Pete DeBoer told reporters Thursday that the Vegas Golden Knights "don't have the results back" on Reaves, leaving the gritty winger's status for Friday's Game 7 up in the air.
May 26, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Head coach Pete DeBoer said Reaves (undisclosed) missed Wednesday's Game 6 with an injury and the winger was not a healthy scratch, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
May 26, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (undisclosed) did not take warmups and won't play Wednesday versus the Minnesota Wild in Game 6, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports.
May 16, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (undisclosed) has been activated from LTIR and is expected to play in Sunday's Game 1 against the Minnesota Wild, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
May 15, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (undisclosed) will be game-time decision for Sunday's Game 1 against the Minnesota Wild, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
May 7, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (undisclosed) joined his teammates on the ice for morning skate, but he won't be in action versus St. Louis on Friday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Apr 12, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (undisclosed) will not play Monday against the Los Angeles Kings and could be out "longer term," David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports.
Apr 11, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves suffered an undisclosed injury in Sunday's win over the Arizona Coyotes, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Apr 9, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves notched an assist and four hits in Friday's 7-4 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Apr 7, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves notched an assist, three shots on goal and a fighting major in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues.
Apr 5, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (lower body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to suit up against the St. Louis Blues on Monday, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports.
Apr 5, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (lower body) is a game-time decision for Monday's game versus the St. Louis Blues, David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports.
Apr 3, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (lower body) is not on the ice for warmups and won't play Saturday versus the Minnesota Wild, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Apr 1, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (lower body) isn't on the ice for warmups, indicating he'll miss Thursday's game versus the Minnesota Wild, Ben Gots of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Mar 31, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Kings.
Mar 17, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves scored a goal on two shots and added four hits in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the San Jose Sharks.
Mar 5, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves posted an assist and a fighting major in Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the San Jose Sharks.
Jan 19, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves collected three blocked shots and four hits in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes.
Jan 14, 2021	Vegas Golden Knights \| Ryan Reaves \| Reaves posted an assist and six hits in Thursday's win over the Anaheim Ducks.
Sep 5, 2020	Vegas Golden Knights \| NHL suspended RW Ryan Reaves one game for an illegal check to the head.
Jun 15, 2020	Vegas Golden Knights \| Signed RW Ryan Reaves to a two-year, $3.5 million contract extension.
Mar 31, 2019	NHL fined RW Ryan Reaves $2,500 for high-sticking an opponent.
Feb 23, 2018	Vegas Golden Knights \| Acquired RW Ryan Reaves and a 2018 fourth-round draft pick from the Pittsburgh Penguins for RW Tobias Lindberg.
Jun 23, 2017	Pittsburgh Penguins \| Acquired RW Ryan Reaves and a 2017 second-round draft pick from the St. Louis Blues for C Oskar Sundqvist and a 2017 first-round draft pick.
Feb 29, 2016	St. Louis Blues \| Announced RW Ryan Reaves has served his suspension.
Feb 24, 2016	St. Louis Blues \| NHL suspended RW Ryan Reaves three games for boarding.
Jan 11, 2014	St. Louis Blues \| Signed RW Ryan Reaves to a four-year, $4.5 million contract extension.
Jan 9, 2012	St. Louis Blues \| (Ryan Reaves) Signed to a two-year contract extension.
Jan 7, 2012	St. Louis Blues \| (Ryan Reaves) Activated from injured reserve.
Dec 27, 2011	St. Louis Blues \| (Ryan Reaves) Placed on injured reserve.
Jul 18, 2011	St. Louis Blues \| (Ryan Reaves) Signed to a one-year, two-way contract.
Feb 28, 2011	St. Louis Blues \| (Ryan Reaves) Recalled from Peoria (AHL).
Jan 23, 2011	St. Louis Blues \| (Ryan Reaves) Assigned to Peoria (AHL).
Jan 11, 2011	St. Louis Blues \| (Ryan Reaves) Recalled from Peoria (AHL).
Oct 4, 2010	St. Louis Blues \| (Ryan Reaves) Assigned to Peoria (AHL).
Oct 3, 2010	St. Louis Blues \| (Ryan Reaves) Recalled from Peoria (AHL).

Current Stats
Career Stats

2022-2023 Regular Season Stats

Ryan Reaves	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	TOI	GF%	DFF%	Rel DFF%	CF%	Rel CF%	G60	P60
New York Rangers	12	0	0	0	-5	12	101	14.30	32.80	-25.60	39.70	-17.20	2.96	8.89
Minnesota Wild	61	5	10	15	-1	31	559	51.30	46.00	-5.20	46.00	-4.60	0.54	1.61
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Career Stats

	Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	TOI	GF%	DFF%	Rel DFF%	CF%	Rel CF%	G60	P60	Playoffs	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
	2001-2002	Winnipeg Monarchs U15 AAA	WAAA U15	26	10	11	21	61
	2003-2004	St. John's-Ravenscourt	CAHS	19	20	12	32	82
Draft Yr	2004-2005	Brandon Wheat Kings	WHL	64	7	9	16	79									Playoffs	23	2	4	6	0
	2005-2006	Brandon Wheat Kings	WHL	68	14	14	28	91									Playoffs	6	0	1	1	0
	2006-2007	Brandon Wheat Kings	WHL	69	15	20	35	76									Playoffs	11	1	4	5	0
	2007-2008	Alaska Aces	ECHL	9	2	0	2	42									Playoffs	2	0	0	0	0
	2007-2008	Peoria Rivermen	AHL	31	4	3	7	46
	2008-2009	Peoria Rivermen	AHL	57	8	9	17	130									Playoffs	4	0	0	0	0
	2009-2010	Peoria Rivermen	AHL	76	4	7	11	167
	2010-2011	Peoria Rivermen	AHL	50	4	6	10	146
	2010-2011	St. Louis Blues	NHL	28	2	2	4	78	186	46.15	49.12	-4.01	43.80	-10.20	0.65	1.29
	2011-2012	St. Louis Blues	NHL	60	3	1	4	124	388	50.00	55.10	0.15	55.60	0.46	0.46	0.62	Playoffs	2	0	0	0	0
	2012-2013	St. Louis Blues	NHL	43	4	2	6	79	317	61.54	56.72	7.44	52.45	0.85	0.76	1.13	Playoffs	6	0	0	0	0
	2012-2013	Orlando Solar Bears	ECHL	13	6	3	9	34
	2013-2014	St. Louis Blues	NHL	63	2	6	8	126	533	48.48	46.58	-7.52	46.97	-8.53	0.22	0.90	Playoffs	6	0	0	0	0
	2014-2015	St. Louis Blues	NHL	81	6	6	12	116	685	45.71	47.81	-7.06	46.49	-6.96	0.53	1.05	Playoffs	6	1	0	1	0
	2015-2016	St. Louis Blues	NHL	64	3	1	4	68	511	33.33	46.89	-5.10	48.08	-4.47	0.35	0.47	Playoffs	5	0	0	0	0
	2016-2017	St. Louis Blues	NHL	80	7	6	13	104	706	55.32	49.61	-0.89	47.36	-3.85	0.59	1.10	Playoffs	11	0	0	0	0
	2017-2018	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL	58	4	4	8	84	390	37.14	48.68	-2.40	48.00	-4.31	0.62	1.23
	2017-2018	Vegas Golden Knights	NHL	21	0	2	2	10	206	60.00	47.15	-1.34	46.31	-4.58	0.00	0.58	Playoffs	10	2	0	2	0
	2018-2019	Vegas Golden Knights	NHL	80	9	11	20	74	802	53.19	57.81	3.22	54.74	0.52	0.45	1.20	Playoffs	7	0	0	0	0
	2019-2020	Vegas Golden Knights	NHL	71	8	7	15	47	696	44.60	54.40	-1.00	52.60	-2.70	0.69	1.29	Playoffs	19	0	4	4	0
	2020-2021	Vegas Golden Knights	NHL	37	1	4	5	27	363	50.00	49.20	-5.10	50.50	-3.30	0.17	0.83	Playoffs	12	0	1	1	0
	2021-2022	New York Rangers	NHL	69	5	8	13	43	719	35.60	39.10	-11.10	38.60	-10.60	0.33	1.00	Playoffs	18	0	0	0	0
	2022-2023	New York Rangers	NHL	12	0	0	0	12	101	14.30	32.80	-25.60	39.70	-17.20	2.96	8.89
	2022-2023	Minnesota Wild	NHL	61	5	10	15	31	559	51.30	46.00	-5.20	46.00	-4.60	0.54	1.61	Playoffs	6	0	0	0	0
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Contract History

Signing Team

Signing Date July 30, 2021
Signing Status UFA
Agent Kevin Epp

Standard Contract | 1 Years $1,750,000 2.12% of cap space

	2022-2023
Cap Hit	$1,750,000	UFA
AAV	$1,750,000
Performance Bonuses	$0
Base Salary	$1,750,000
Signing Bonuses	$0
Total Salary	$1,750,000
Minors Salary	$1,750,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date June 15, 2020
Signing Status UFA
Agent Kevin Epp

Standard Contract | 2 Years $3,500,000 2.15% of cap space

	2020-2021	2021-2022
Cap Hit	$1,750,000	$1,750,000	UFA
AAV	$1,750,000	$1,750,000
Performance Bonuses	$0	$0
Base Salary	$1,375,000	$2,125,000
Signing Bonuses	$0	$0
Total Salary	$1,375,000	$2,125,000
Minors Salary	$1,375,000	$2,125,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date June 30, 2018
Signing Status UFA
Agent Kevin Epp

Standard Contract | 2 Years $5,550,000 3.49% of cap space

	2018-2019	2019-2020
Cap Hit	$2,775,000	$2,775,000	UFA
AAV	$2,775,000	$2,775,000
Performance Bonuses	$0	$0
Base Salary	$2,775,000	$2,775,000
Signing Bonuses	$0	$0
Total Salary	$2,775,000	$2,775,000
Minors Salary	$2,775,000	$2,775,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date January 9, 2014
Signing Status UFA
Agent Kevin Epp

Standard Contract | 4 Years $4,500,000 1.63% of cap space

	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017	2017-2018
Cap Hit	$1,125,000	$1,125,000	$1,125,000	$1,125,000	UFA
AAV	$1,125,000	$1,125,000	$1,125,000	$1,125,000
Performance Bonuses	$0	$0	$0	$0
Base Salary	$1,125,000	$1,125,000	$1,125,000	$1,125,000
Signing Bonuses	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total Salary	$1,125,000	$1,125,000	$1,125,000	$1,125,000
Minors Salary	$1,125,000	$1,125,000	$1,125,000	$1,125,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date January 9, 2012
Signing Status RFA

Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,200,000 1.00% of cap space

	2012-2013	2013-2014
Cap Hit	$600,000	$600,000	UFA
AAV	$600,000	$600,000
Performance Bonuses	$0	$0
Base Salary	$600,000	$600,000
Signing Bonuses	$0	$0
Total Salary	$600,000	$600,000
Minors Salary	$600,000	$600,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date July 18, 2011
Signing Status RFA

Standard Contract | 1 Years $525,000 0.82% of cap space

	2011-2012
Cap Hit	$525,000	RFA
AAV	$525,000
Performance Bonuses	$0
Base Salary	$525,000
Signing Bonuses	$0
Total Salary	$525,000
Minors Salary	$105,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date July 19, 2010
Signing Status RFA

Standard Contract | 1 Years $525,000 0.88% of cap space

	2010-2011
Cap Hit	$525,000	RFA
AAV	$525,000
Performance Bonuses	$0
Base Salary	$525,000
Signing Bonuses	$0
Total Salary	$525,000
Minors Salary	$105,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date May 23, 2007

Entry Level Contract | 3 Years $1,750,000 1.04% of cap space

	2007-2008	2008-2009	2009-2010
Cap Hit	$525,000	$525,000	$525,000	RFA
AAV	$583,333	$583,333	$583,333
Performance Bonuses	$50,000	$75,000	$50,000
Base Salary	$530,000	$510,000	$535,000
Signing Bonuses	$0	$0	$0
Total Salary	$530,000	$510,000	$535,000
Minors Salary	$55,000	$60,000	$60,000
Clauses
UFA Year