Ryan Reaves — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Ryan Reaves is an NHL right wing for the San Jose Sharks. In the 2025-26 season Ryan Reaves has 3 goals, 0 assists and 3 points in 50 games, worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A seasoned veteran at 39, Ryan Reaves has carved out a long career spanning 16 seasons and 962 games. His offensive contributions have always been limited, with 66 goals and 74 assists for 140 points over his extensive career.
In his current season, Reaves has played 50 games, registering just 3 goals and 0 assists for 3 points. His overall impact is reflected in a -1.7 GAR, suggesting he's currently a depth player with a negative influence on team performance.
Player Profile
| Position | Right Wing |
|---|---|
| Team | San Jose Sharks |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 225 lb |
| Draft | 2005 — Round 5, Pick 156 — STL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -12 | 37 | 25 | 12.0% | 7:48 | 42.4% | 4.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | -0.23 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.2 | +0.9 | -0.1 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 3th, GAR 16th, WAR 16th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 50 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.1 |
| 2024-25 | 35 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2.7 |
| 2023-24 | 49 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1.6 |
| 2022-23 | 73 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -1.2 |
| 2021-22 | 69 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -6.4 |
| 2020-21 | 37 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2.1 |
| 2019-20 | 71 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 9.0 |
| 2018-19 | 80 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 8.3 |
| 2017-18 | 79 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 4.1 |
| 2016-17 | 80 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 5.5 |
| 2015-16 | 64 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.4 |
| 2014-15 | 81 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 1.8 |
| 2013-14 | 63 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2.1 |
| 2012-13 | 43 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -0.4 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Ryan Reaves has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 16th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.9 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.2).
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 9.0 in 2019-20.
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 Reaves's GAR this season?
Ryan Reaves has been worth 0.1 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 16th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Ryan Reaves have this season?
Ryan Reaves has 3 goals and 0 assists for 3 points in 50 games this season.
Is Ryan Reaves a good right wing?
Ryan Reaves ranks in the 16th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (0.1) in the 2025-26 season.