Ryan Reaves retires after 16 NHL seasons, 38 games short of 1,000
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Ryan Reaves announced his retirement from the NHL on September 16, 2026, after playing 962 games. The former New York Rangers forward, who had hoped to achieve the milestone of 1,000 games, could not secure a contract that would allow him to reach that goal. Over his 16-year career, Reaves played for seven teams, including the Rangers, Minnesota Wild, and San Jose Sharks, finishing his career with 68 goals and 140 points, alongside 1,137 penalty minutes. In a heartfelt message, he expressed gratitude for his time in hockey and acknowledged the support he received throughout his journey.
- •Reaves played 962 NHL games, finishing 38 short of his goal.
- •He spent 16 seasons in the NHL with seven different teams.
- •Reaves finished his career with the San Jose Sharks in 2025-26.
- •He recorded 68 goals and 140 points in his NHL career.
- •Reaves thanked fans and supporters in his retirement announcement.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Rangers forward Reaves retires 38 games short of 1,000 in NHL career
"Former New York Rangers forward Ryan Reaves said during the summer he had one more thing he hoped to accomplish […]
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