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
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 |
Stats – Frozen Tools – Profile on FT
| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | NHL | Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-2026 | NHL | Chicago Blackhawks | 81 | 12 | 17 | 29 | 14 | -14 |
| 2024-2025 | NHL | Chicago Blackhawks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-2025 | NCAA | Boston Univ. | 40 | 13 | 25 | 38 | 18 | 6 |
| 2023-2024 | NCAA | Boston Univ. | 40 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022-2023 | NCAA | Boston Univ. | 38 | 9 | 22 | 31 | 20 | 18 |
| 2021-2022 | USHL | Green Bay Gamblers | 59 | 19 | 32 | 51 | 53 | -20 |
| 2020-2021 | USHL | Green Bay Gamblers | 51 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 24 | 5 |
| 2019-2020 | USHL | Green Bay Gamblers | 18 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019-2020 | BEAST 16U | South Kent School 16U AAA | 8 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019-2020 | 16U AAA | South Kent School 16U AAA | 46 | 17 | 40 | 57 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-2019 | WSI U16 | Hockey Essentials U16 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018-2019 | QGC-16 | Team Newfoundland | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018-2019 | CWG | Team Newfoundland | 7 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018-2019 | 15U AAA | South Kent School 15U AAA | 50 | 31 | 50 | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-2018 | WSI U15 | All American Prospects U15 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017-2018 | NLBAAAHL | Eastern Thunder U15 AAA | 38 | 40 | 20 | 60 | 46 | 0 |
| 2017-2018 | ACC-U15 | Team Newfoundland U15 (ACC) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016-2017 | NLBAAAHL | Eastern Thunder U15 AAA | 26 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016-2017 | ACC-U14 | Team Newfoundland U14 (ACC) | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
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