Ryan Pulock — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ryan Pulock is an NHL defenseman for the New York Islanders.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Ryan Pulock has 1 points (0 goals, 1 assists) in 13 games, a 6-point pace over 84 games. He is 17th on the New York Islanders in scoring. It came at even strength. He is averaging 17:31 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
Ryan Pulock is a veteran defenseman whose impact is declining, now providing a modest contribution despite playing top-pair minutes. The first-round, fifteenth overall pick consistently puts himself in harm's way to block shots and maintains good discipline, rarely taking penalties that could hinder his team.
His role sees him deployed against top competition, but his overall effectiveness has diminished from previous levels.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | New York Islanders |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'1" |
| Weight | 219 lb |
| Born | October 6, 1994 (age 32) in Dauphin, Canada |
| Draft | 2013 — Round 1, Pick 15 — NYI |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 2 | 8 | 0.0% | 17:31 | 36.2% | 0.3 | 0.1 | -1.2 | -0.22 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.5 | -0.1 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 20th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:31 | 8 | 0.0% | 1 | 0 | 0.08 | 0.3 | -0.14 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1.2 |
| 2025-26 | 76 | 3 | 24 | 27 | -2.3 |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 5 | 18 | 23 | -0.7 |
| 2023-24 | 58 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 0.2 |
| 2022-23 | 82 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 2.3 |
| 2021-22 | 56 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 2.8 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 2.9 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 10 | 25 | 35 | 4.6 |
| 2018-19 | 82 | 9 | 28 | 37 | 5.0 |
| 2017-18 | 68 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 6.6 |
| 2016-17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2015-16 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.7 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Ryan Pulock has been worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by power-play offense (+0 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 6.6 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 2026-27 season.
What is Ryan Pulock's WAR this season?
Ryan Pulock has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Ryan Pulock have this season?
Ryan Pulock has 0 goals and 1 assists for 1 points in 13 games this season.
Is Ryan Pulock a good defenseman?
Ryan Pulock ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.2) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Ryan Pulock's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Ryan Pulock has accumulated 21.0 career GAR and 242 points.
How tall is Ryan Pulock, and how much does he weigh?
Ryan Pulock is 6'1" tall and weighs 219 lb. Born October 6, 1994 (age 32) in Dauphin, Canada.
How does Ryan Pulock score across situations in 2026-27?
Ryan Pulock has 1 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Ryan Pulock's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Ryan Pulock has scored on 0.0% of 8 shots in 2026-27.