RYAN
MERKLEY
D
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
170 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
1
year
Debut
Oct 30, 2021
Born
Aug 14, 2000
(25 yrs)
Oakville, Ontario
Drafted
Drafted by San Jose in 2018 (1/21).
Drafted from
Guelph (OHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2023-08-18 |
Signed with the HC Kunlun Red Star of the KHL.
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| 2023-06-30 |
Colorado Avalanche did not tender a qualifying offer.
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| 2023-01-25 |
Acquired from the San Jose Sharks
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The Colorado Avalanche acquired winger Matt Nieto and defenseman Ryan Merkley from the San Jose Sharks for winger Martin Kaut and defenseman/winger Jacob MacDonald. |
| 2022-10-01 |
Assigned to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).
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| 2022-03-21 |
Recalled from the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| OHL | Emms Family Award Rookie of the Year | 2016-17 |
| OHL | First All-Rookie Team First All-Rookie Team | 2016-17 |
Scouting Report
There are hints that the 21st player taken in the 2018 NHL Draft is turning into a reliable creator with the puck who does not hurt his team in his own zone. He can really skate, is a creative playmaker and has outstanding puck skills. His biggest issue may be his lack of size, since he is small by NHL standards. Also, he has to prove he can produce points without damaging his team defensively.
Long Range Potential: Talented offensive defenseman who must round out his game.
