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Fantasy Summary

Defense-minded center with pace and compete. Great one-on-one attacker but struggles when faced with opposition. Potential middle-six pivot with elite chance-suppressing numbers.


Observations

September 2026 – Greene completed his rookie year with 12 goals and 17 assists in 81 games for Chicago – a full-season contribution that confirms his place as a reliable NHL option. The Newfoundlander’s gritty, determined style translates well at the pro level – he forechecks hard, plays well without the puck, and earns ice time on the strength of his compete level rather than offensive flash. He was used at times alongside Connor Bedard, though with higher-upside offensive arrivals like Kantserov and Frondell joining the fold, that deployment will be harder to come by going forward.

The realistic ceiling is a 3C role, and getting there will require meaningful improvement at the faceoff dot – an area where added size and strength would pay dividends. His defensive habits and physical game project as NHL-calibre. A depth streaming option in redraft leagues when Chicago’s depth is thin, and a fringe dynasty hold. Ryan Downey

December 2025 – Currently in his rookie season with the Chicago Blackhawks, Ryan Greene has been a versatile addition to a young, exciting roster that’s starting to find its footing. Though he was primarily a center at Boston University, he has often been put as a winger in the NHL. He is still trying to find his spot in the pro level, and his adaptability allows him to be moved up and down the lines. Greene is a solid playmaker and a high-level puck handler. His strength lies when he’s in motion, happy to set up his teammates for a great goal-scoring opportunity while not slowing down his stride the slightest bit. I think it’s a bit too early to bank on him as a solid pick in fantasy leagues, but he has been put on Connor Bedard’s wing often, so that should help his point production. He may prove to be a decent bottom-six pick-up in years to come. Katrina Liu

June 2025 – Ryan Greene wrapped up an impressive sophomore season at Boston University with 13 goals and 25 assists in 40 games, showing strong vision and offensive instincts. His playmaking continues to be his calling card, and his disciplined two-way game has made him a reliable presence on both ends of the ice. The Blackhawks signed Greene to a three-year entry-level deal, and he made his NHL debut with two quiet games to close out the NHL season. While he is not expected to be a flashy scorer at the pro level, Greene’s work ethic and responsible game give him a clear path to becoming a dependable middle-six forward who can support play and do the little things right. Puneet Sharma

July 2022 – The Chicago Blackhawks have selected Greene in the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft, 57th overall. Nick Richard

May 2022 – Greene had a tremendous draft-year season with the struggling Green Bay Gamblers, leading the squad in scoring with 51 points in 59 games and helping the team limit scoring chances against to the best of his ability. He was often the team’s best defensive forward and was utilized often on the penalty kill.

Greene’s pace of play and compete level are high-end, helping him break up opposing attack setups with his smart defensive stick. He can escape defenders one-on-one, but generally has trouble producing when forced to shoot from afar or pass from the periphery, as both of those tools are still raw. He reads plays well, however, and manages to get in-tight and in the middle of the rink for his scoring chances. Greene’s defensive game will likely be his bread-and-butter moving forward, and his 6-foot-2 frame should fill out well as he develops physically. Hadi Kalakeche

Attributes
Fantasy Upside 7.0
NHL Certainty 7.5
Country CAN
Position C
Roster Type NHL
Shoot/Glove Right
Date of Birth October 21, 2003
Height 6‘2”
Weight 192 lbs
Drafted 2022 Round 2; Overall: 57
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Stats – Frozen Tools – Profile on FT

SeasonLeagueTeamGPGAPTSPIM+/-
2026-2027NHLChicago Blackhawks101101
2025-2026NHLChicago Blackhawks8112172914-14
2024-2025NHLChicago Blackhawks200000
2024-2025NCAABoston Univ.40132538186
2023-2024NCAABoston Univ.4012243660
2022-2023NCAABoston Univ.38922312018
2021-2022USHLGreen Bay Gamblers5919325153-20
2020-2021USHLGreen Bay Gamblers51122032245
2019-2020USHLGreen Bay Gamblers1832520
2019-2020BEAST 16USouth Kent School 16U AAA8851320
2019-202016U AAASouth Kent School 16U AAA4617405700
2018-2019WSI U16Hockey Essentials U16724600
2018-2019QGC-16Team Newfoundland522420
2018-2019CWGTeam Newfoundland78715100
2018-201915U AAASouth Kent School 15U AAA5031508100
2017-2018WSI U15All American Prospects U15632520
2017-2018NLBAAAHLEastern Thunder U15 AAA38402060460
2017-2018ACC-U15Team Newfoundland U15 (ACC)531420
2016-2017NLBAAAHLEastern Thunder U15 AAA26101121100
2016-2017ACC-U14Team Newfoundland U14 (ACC)515660

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