Ryan Poehling
Poehling with the Montreal Canadiens in 2021
Born (1999-01-03) January 3, 1999
Lakeville, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 203 lb (92 kg; 14 st 7 lb)
Position Center
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Philadelphia Flyers
Montreal Canadiens
Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL Draft 25th overall, 2017
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2019–present

Ryan Poehling (/ˈpeɪlɪŋ/; born January 3, 1999) is an American professional ice hockey center currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers in the National Hockey League (NHL). Poehling was drafted 25th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Amateur

After playing two seasons at Lakeville North High School, Poehling was drafted first overall by the Lincoln Stars in the 2015 USHL Draft.[1] He joined the Stars during the 2015–16 season after his high school season was over.[2] In May 2016, Poehling announced he had graduated high school early and signed with St. Cloud State University for the 2016–17 season. He stated that part of his decision was due to his brothers committing to St. Cloud as well.[3]

In his freshman season at St. Cloud, Poehling played in 35 games and recorded 13 points.[4] He was also named to the 2016–17 NCHC Academic All–Conference Team alongside his brothers.[5] Poehling was drafted in the first round, twenty-fifth overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.[6] Poehling went on and had a successful sophomore year with St. Cloud State. He notched 31 points in 36 games and helped his team win the regular season in the NCHC.[7] Poehling scored the game-winning goal in a 4–2 win over the Denver Pioneers to help St. Cloud win the Penrose Cup as regular season champions.[8]

Poehling participated in the Canadiens 2018 Development Camp prior to the 2018–19 season, however, he chose to return to St. Cloud State for his Junior year to try to win the national championship.[9]

Professional

Montreal Canadiens

On March 31, 2019, Poehling signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Canadiens, joining the team for the remainder of the season.[10] During his NHL debut in Montreal's season-closing game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 6, 2019, Poehling scored a hat trick, the first Canadiens player to achieve this feat since Alex Smart on January 14, 1943. This was then followed by a goal in the shootout, winning the game for the Canadiens.[11]

Poehling split the 2019–20 season with the Canadiens and their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket. Poehling was unable to replicate the success he found in his first game, scoring a single goal and assist each in 27 NHL games; his first AHL stint was also unremarkable, scoring 13 points in 36 games with the Rocket before the season was canceled due to complications of the COVID-19 pandemic.[12]

While Poehling remained unable to secure a spot in the Canadiens' lineup, he improved considerably in 2020–21, spending the season with the Rocket and scoring 25 points in 28 games. His season was cut short, as on May 6, 2021, the Canadiens announced Poehling suffered a season-ending wrist injury which required surgery. He was unable to join the team as they went to the Stanley Cup Finals, where they were defeated by the Tampa Bay Lightning.[12]

As a restricted free agent with the Canadiens, Poehling was signed to a two-year contract extension, with the final year of his deal on a one-way basis on August 27, 2021.[13] On the heels of a successful season in the AHL, there were expectations that Poehling would make the Canadiens lineup in one of the centre positions vacated following the off-season departures of Phillip Danault and Jesperi Kotkaniemi. However, Poehling's performance in the pre-season was judged to be underwhelming by many.[14][15] He was sent down to the AHL again on October 13, shortly after the Canadiens claimed centreman Adam Brooks from the Maple Leafs off waivers.[16] After seven games with the Rocket, Poehling was called up by the Canadiens, who were plagued by injuries amidst a historically poor start. Poehling's play in this new stint in the roster attracted praise, notably managing a two-goal performance in a victory over the Nashville Predators.[17]

Pittsburgh Penguins

On July 16, 2022, Poehling was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, along with defenseman Jeff Petry, in exchange for defenseman Mike Matheson and a fourth-round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.[18] In the following 2022–23 season, appearing in a depth forward role, Poehling recorded 7 goals and 14 points through 53 regular season games with the Penguins.

Philadelphia Flyers

Poehling (right) and Yanni Gourde of the Seattle Kraken in 2023.

As a free agent from the Penguins, on July 1, 2023, Poehling was signed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers for the 2023–24 season.[19]

International play

Poehling scored 3 points in the 2018 World Junior Championships to help Team USA win the bronze medal.[20]

On December 24, 2018, Poehling was named to Team USA's roster for the 2019 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[21] Poehling scored a natural hat-trick and one assist on December 30, 2018 against Team Sweden to help close a 4–0 gap and lead the game to overtime. While Team USA lost to Team Finland 2–3 in the gold medal round, Poehling was named the tournament MVP and best forward.[22] He ended the tournament with eight points (5G, 3A) in six games.

Personal life

Poehling has two older twin brothers, Nick and Jack, who also play hockey.[23] His uncle Stan Palmer played hockey for the University of Minnesota Duluth and was drafted 177th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft.[24]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 Lakeville North High USHS 2411162721 30660
2014–15 Lakeville North High USHS 25 14 24 38 12 3 1 8 9 14
2015–16 Lakeville North High USHS 25 20 34 54 10 3 1 7 8 2
2015–16 Lincoln Stars USHL 9 2 2 4 0 — — — — —
2016–17 St. Cloud State NCHC 35 7 6 13 12 — — — — —
2017–18 St. Cloud State NCHC 36 14 17 31 30 — — — — —
2018–19 St. Cloud State NCHC 36 8 23 31 34 — — — — —
2018–19 Montreal Canadiens NHL 1 3 0 3 0 — — — — —
2019–20 Laval Rocket AHL 36 5 8 13 6 — — — — —
2019–20 Montreal Canadiens NHL 27 1 1 2 4 — — — — —
2020–21 Laval Rocket AHL 28 11 14 25 2 — — — — —
2021–22 Laval Rocket AHL 7 3 3 6 0 — — — — —
2021–22 Montreal Canadiens NHL 57 9 8 17 6 — — — — —
2022–23 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 53 7 7 14 8 — — — — —
NHL totals 13820163618 —————

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2016 United States IH18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 4 4 2 6 6
2017 United States U18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 3 2 5 6
2018 United States WJC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 7 1 2 3 0
2019 United States WJC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 6 5 3 8 2
Junior totals 24 13 9 22 14

Awards and honors

Award Year Ref
College
All-NCHC First Team 2019 [25]
International
IIHF World Junior Championship Tournament MVP 2019 [22]
IIHF World Junior Championship Best Forward 2019

References

  1. ↑ "Lincoln Stars Select Ryan Poehling 1st Overall in Phase One of USHL Draft". USHL.com. May 4, 2015. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Ryan Poehling Set for USHL Debut". USHL.com. May 4, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  3. ↑ Hatten, Mike (May 15, 2016). "Ryan Poehling bypassing senior year to join SCSU". St. Cloud Times. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Ryan Poehling". scsuhuskies.com. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Fifty-one Freshmen Earn NCHC Academic All-Conference Honors for 2016-17". nchchockey.com. July 5, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  6. ↑ Farrell, Sean (July 20, 2017). "Poehling 'in awe' after being drafted by Canadiens". NHL.com. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Ryan Poehling". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  8. ↑ Hatten, Mike (February 24, 2018). "Ryan Poehling's breakaway goal helps SCSU clinch NCHC's Penrose Cup". sctimes.com. St. Cloud Times. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  9. ↑ Hickey, Pat (June 29, 2018). "Habs prospect Ryan Poehling eager to hunt for NCAA title next season". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Canadiens sign forward Ryan Poehling to three-year, entry-level deal". Sportsnet.ca. March 31, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
  11. ↑ Farrell, Sean (April 6, 2019). "Poehling has hat trick in NHL debut for Canadiens, who defeat Maple Leafs". NHL.com. Retrieved April 7, 2019.
  12. 1 2 Matla, Scott (October 13, 2021). "2021 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #6 Ryan Poehling". Habs Eyes on the Prize. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Two-year contract extension for Ryan Poehling". Montreal Canadiens. August 27, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  14. ↑ Engels, Eric (October 2, 2021). "Ryan Poehling needs to elevate his game for Canadiens". Sportsnet. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  15. ↑ McKenzie, Julian (October 8, 2021). "How the Canadiens' bubble players fared in their final audition ahead of the regular season". The Athletic. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  16. ↑ Cowan, Stu (October 13, 2021). "Canadiens Notebook: Ryan Poehling sent down to AHL's Laval Rocket". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  17. ↑ Robertson, Dan (November 30, 2021). "A maturing Poehling is finding his game". CTV News. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  18. ↑ "Canadiens trade defenceman Jeff Petry to Penguins". Sportsnet. July 16, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Flyers sign forward Ryan Poehling to a one-year contract". Philadelphia Flyers. July 1, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Ryan Poehling". teamusa.usahockey.com. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
  21. ↑ "St. Cloud State's Ryan Poehling named to Team USA for 2019 World Juniors". scsuhuskies.com. December 24, 2018. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
  22. 1 2 "U.S. forward Poehling named World Juniors MVP". tsn.ca. January 5, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  23. ↑ Olsen, Nick (June 22, 2017). "Ryan Poehling's Journey to the NHL Draft". thehockeywriters.com. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  24. ↑ Cudzinowski, Matt (March 9, 2018). "Poehling pride". NHL.com. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
  25. ↑ "SCSU, UMD DOMINATE 2018-19 NCHC ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS". Nchchockey.com. 13 March 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
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