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 -1.2 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 | 40.9% | 3.5 | 0.2 | -1.2 | -0.22 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.5 | -0.4 | +0.1 | -0.3 |
League percentile rank: points 54th, GAR 23th, WAR 23th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 76 | 3 | 24 | 27 | -1.2 |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 0.8 |
| 2023-24 | 58 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 2.2 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 3.3 |
| 2021-22 | 56 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 2.5 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 3.4 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 10 | 25 | 35 | 3.5 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 9 | 28 | 37 | 4.6 |
| 2017-18 | 68 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 7.0 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 2015-16 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ryan Pulock has been worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 23rd percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (+0.1 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 7.0 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 -1.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 23rd percentile of NHL players.
What is Ryan Pulock's WAR this season?
Ryan Pulock has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 23rd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
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 23rd percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Ryan Pulock's career GAR?
Across 11 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ryan Pulock has accumulated 27.0 career GAR and 241 points.
When was Ryan Pulock drafted?
Ryan Pulock was drafted in 2013 — Round 1, Pick 15 — NYI.