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Michael Ryder

Dallas Stars

1980/03/31 31

6-0 198

Bonavista, N.L., Canada

7

the Montreal Canadiens in 1998 (8th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Stars 54 20 17 37 10 26 3 0 4 0 129

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Displays excellent anticipation, sound positioning and the ability to get into open areas to score goals. Owns a lethal shot from the slot area with good hands and a goal-scorer's mentality.
Flaws
  • Needs to make better use of his linemates. Is woefully inconsistent. He's just an average skater and isn't very physical.
Career Potential
  • Inconsistent goal-scoring winger.
  • Awards2010Stanley Cup2003NHL - All-Rookie Team2003Played in the NHL YoungStars Game

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 1, 2011 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Dallas Stars to a two-year contract.
February 24, 2009 Missed 7 games (facial injury).
February 7, 2009 Facial injury, day-to-day.
January 29, 2009 Missed 1 game (flu).
January 27, 2009 Flu, day-to-day.
July 1, 2008 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Boston Bruins to a three-year contract.
April 10, 2008 Missed 2 games (leg injury).
April 3, 2008 Leg injury, day-to-day.
July 29, 2007 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Montreal Canadiens to a one-year contract.
June 26, 2007 Montreal Canadiens extended qualifying offer.
July 23, 2006 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Montreal Canadiens to a one-year contract.
April 22, 2006 Missed the last game of the regular season (virus).
April 18, 2006 Virus, day-to-day.
September 12, 2005 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Montreal Canadiens to a one-yea contract.
September 19, 2004 NHL lockout: Signed with the Leksands IF (Sweden.2).
November 8, 2003 Knee injury, left Saturday's game (Didn't miss any games).
July 22, 2003 Re-signed by the Montreal Canadiens to a one-year contract.
September 21, 2002 Assigned to Hamilton (AHL).
September 15, 2001 Assigned to Quebec (AHL).
September 23, 2000 Assigned to Quebec (AHL).

Trades

July 1, 2011 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Dallas Stars.
July 1, 2008 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Boston Bruins.
June 27, 1998 Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 8th round (216th overall) in 1998.

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