Ryker Evans Fantasy Stats

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve, according to Sound of Hockey. In a corresponding move, the team placed Joey Daccord (upper body) on Injured Reserve. Evans has yet to play this season due to an upper-body injury. In 2024-25, Evans registered 25 points (five goals, 20 assists), 59 shots, 106 blocks, and 123 hits across 73 appearances. This season, Evans will find it tough to make an impact in fantasy hockey as long as Vince Dunn and Brandon Montour stay healthy. He will compete for a spot in the lineup with Josh Mahura, who has managed two points (one goal, one assist), 21 blocks, and 13 hits in 13 appearances.

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans (upper body) will miss the start of the season, the team announced Wednesday. He has been ruled out for 6-8 weeks with an upper-body injury. The Kraken are set to be without him until at least mid-November. Brandon Montour (ankle) and Vince Dunn (undisclosed) aren't fully healthy either, leaving Seattle's blue line in a bad spot ahead of next week's season opener. Luckily for the team, Montour is expected to be available against the Anaheim Ducks on Oct. 9, and Dunn could also be good to go, as he's regarded as day-to-day. Evans' injury will likely give Josh Mahura or Ville Ottavainen a chance to impress early in the year.

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans has landed a new two-year, $4.1 million contract with the team. He became a restricted free agent this offseason after finishing his entry-level contract. Evans had his first full season in the NHL last term, enjoying a productive year. The 23-year-old recorded 25 points (five goals, 20 assists), 106 blocks, and 123 hits in 73 regular-season appearances. Seattle hopes to see another leap from him in 2025-26. "Ryker took a positive step forward in his first full season in the NHL," Kraken general manager Jason Botterill said. "Since turning pro, he's shown improvement year over year, and we're confident he'll take his game to another level next season. We're happy to have him under contract."

According to Alison Lukan of the Seattle Kraken, defenseman Ryker Evans (upper body) is day-to-day with an injury. Evans was unable to participate in Thursday's morning skate. In their recent contest on Tuesday evening against the Anaheim Ducks, Evans saw his ice time drop significantly, which could suggest he sustained this injury during the game. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his stats prior to their contest against the Calgary Flames on Sunday evening, as he is not expected to play on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. As a result, fantasy managers should expect Cale Fleury to draw into the starting lineup, as he was recalled from the AHL earlier on Thursday. Across two games this season, Fleury tallied four hits, three blocks, and no points.

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. His status is uncertain after missing Friday's practice due to an undisclosed injury. Evans has had a strong season with the Kraken, recording 21 points (five goals, 16 assists) in 47 games, along with 71 blocks and 77 hits. If Evans is unable to play, Jamie Oleksiak will likely take on a larger role at the back. The team would also need to make a roster move, as Seattle is currently carrying only six blue-liners.

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans (hand) will miss his first game of the season on Tuesday against Carolina. He exits the lineup after hurting his right hand while blocking a shot in Saturday's 4-2 loss to San Jose. It's been a good campaign for Evans, who is tied for second in scoring on the team with 16 points (three goals, 13 assists) in 25 games. Jamie Oleksiak replaces Evans on the second defensive pairing on Tuesday, with Josh Mahura re-entering the lineup. Both players are limited offensively, but Oleksiak has provided plenty of blocks for fantasy managers, leading the Kraken with 53 blocks in 25 games.