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Ryan O'Reilly

Ryan O'Reilly is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Ryan O'Reilly is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Nashville Predators. He won the Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy with the St. Louis Blues in 2019.

What it is

Ryan O'Reilly is a veteran NHL centre known for his two-way play, face-off skill, and leadership. Born in Clinton, Ontario, he was drafted 33rd overall by the Colorado Avalanche in 2009 and has played for five NHL teams.

Key details

O'Reilly's most decorated season came in 2018–19 with the St. Louis Blues, when he led the team in scoring and won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. He later served as Blues captain from December 2020 until his trade to Toronto in February 2023. He signed a four-year, US$18 million contract with the Nashville Predators on July 1, 2023.

Why it matters

O'Reilly is a Canadian-born centre who represents the tradition of elite two-way forwards in the NHL. His career includes a Stanley Cup, a Conn Smythe, and a Selke Trophy-level season, making him a notable figure in recent hockey history.

In short

  • Drafted 33rd overall by Colorado in 2009.
  • Won Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe with St. Louis in 2019.
  • Served as Blues captain from 2020 to 2023.
  • Signed with Nashville Predators in July 2023.
Canadian angle

A Canadian-born player from Clinton, Ontario, O'Reilly is part of the long tradition of Canadian NHL centres and represented a Canadian market story when he played for the Toronto Maple Leafs.[1][2][13]

Quick questions

Who is Ryan O'Reilly?
Ryan O'Reilly is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who plays for the Nashville Predators.
What team does Ryan O'Reilly play for?
He is an active centre for the Nashville Predators.
What did Ryan O'Reilly achieve with the St. Louis Blues?
He led the Blues in scoring, won the Stanley Cup, earned the Conn Smythe Trophy, and later served as team captain.

Sources

  1. NHL — https://www.nhl.com/predators/player/ryan-o-reilly-8475158
    Supports: Current team, position, birth details, draft information, St. Louis Blues tenure, captaincy, trade to Toronto, and signing with Nashville.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_O'Reilly
    Supports: Career timeline, teams played for, and 2023 three-team trade details.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/5208/ryan-oreilly
    Supports: Current Predators listing, height, weight, birthdate, birthplace, draft info, and active status.
  4. Hockey-Reference — https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/o/oreilry01.html
    Supports: Career statistical totals and biographical details such as birth date, birthplace, height, and weight.
  5. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/14371/ryan-o-reilly
    Supports: Position, handedness, nationality, draft position, and player profile details.