Ryan Pulock — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ryan Pulock is an NHL defenseman for the New York Islanders. In the 2025-26 season Ryan Pulock has 3 goals, 24 assists and 27 points in 76 games, worth -5.6 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
An established defenseman, Ryan Pulock has played 11 seasons, appearing in 636 career games and totaling 241 points. While he achieved a peak GAR of 8.9 in 2018-19, his current season has seen a significant drop in overall impact.
Through 76 games, Pulock has registered a -5.7 GAR, indicating a challenging year. He has contributed 27 points on 3 goals and 24 assists, but his power-play offense has been a liability, showing a -0.8 GAR in that area.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 219 lb |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 1, Pick 15 — NYI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | 3 | 24 | 27 | +9 | 16 | 93 | 3.2% | 20:49 | 40.8% | 3.6 | 0.3 | -5.6 | -1.00 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.8 | -1.0 | +0.1 | -1.6 |
League percentile rank: points 54th, GAR 5th, WAR 5th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 76 | 3 | 24 | 27 | -5.6 |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 5 | 18 | 23 | -3.4 |
| 2023-24 | 58 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 2.2 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 1.8 |
| 2021-22 | 56 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 4.0 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 3.3 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 10 | 25 | 35 | 3.9 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 9 | 28 | 37 | 4.8 |
| 2017-18 | 68 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 6.8 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| 2015-16 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ryan Pulock has been worth -5.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 5th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (+0.1 GAR), while his shorthanded defense grades below replacement (-1.6).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.8 in 2017-18.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ryan Pulock's GAR this season?
Ryan Pulock has been worth -5.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 5th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Ryan Pulock have this season?
Ryan Pulock has 3 goals and 24 assists for 27 points in 76 games this season.
Is Ryan Pulock a good defenseman?
Ryan Pulock ranks in the 5th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-5.6) in the 2025-26 season.